Order, chaos and (quasi-) dynamical symmetries across 1st-order quantum phase transitions in nuclei

M. Macek*, P. Cejnar, P. Stránský, J. Dobeš, A. Leviatan

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Abstract

First order quantum phase transition (QPT) between spherical and axially deformed nuclei shows coexisting, but well-separated regions of regular and chaotic dynamics. We employ a Hamiltonian of the Arima-Iachello Interacting Boson Model (IBM) with an arbitrarily high potential barrier separating the phases. Classical and quantum analyses reveal markedly distinct behavior of the two phases: Deformed phase is completely regular, while the spherical phase shows highly chaotic dynamics, similar to the Hénon-Heiles system. Rotational bands with quasi-SU(3) characteristics built upon the regular vibrational spectrum of beta- and gamma-vibrations are observed in the deformed phase up to very high excitation energies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSymmetries and Order
Subtitle of host publicationAlgebraic Methods in Many Body Systems - A Symposium in Celebration of the Career of Professor Francesco Iachello
EditorsReina Maruyama
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735418950
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Sep 2019
EventSymmetries and Order: Algebraic Methods in Many-Body Systems - New Haven, United States
Duration: 5 Oct 20186 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2150
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceSymmetries and Order: Algebraic Methods in Many-Body Systems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Haven
Period5/10/186/10/18

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