Quantum Corrections on Relativistic Mean Field Theory for Nuclear Matter

We propose a quantization procedure for the nucleon-scMar meson system, in which an arbitrary mean scalar meson field Ф is introduced. The equivalence of this procedure with the usual one is proven for any given value of qS. By use of this procedure, the scalar meson field in the Walecka＇s MFA and in Chin＇s RHA are quantized around the mean field, Its corrections on these theories are considered by perturbation up to the second order. The arbitrariness of Ф makes us free to fix it at any stage in the calculation. When we fix it in the way of Walecka＇s MFA, the quantum corrections are big, and the result does not converge. When we fix it in the way of Chin＇s RHA, the quantum correction is negligibly small, and the convergence is excellent. It shows that RHA covers the leading part of quantum field theory for nuclear systems and is an excellent zeroth order approximation for further quantum corrections, while the Walecka＇s MFA does not. We suggest to fix the parameter Ф at the end of the whole calculation by minimizing the total energy per-nucleon for the nuclear matter or the total energy for the finite nucleus, to make the quantized relativistic mean field theory （QRMFT） a variational method.

Investigations on Nuclei near Z = 82 in Relativistic Mean Field Theory with FSUGold

In this work, the ground-state properties of Pt, Hg, Pb, and Po isotopes have been systematically investigated in the deformed relativistic mean field （RMF） theory with the new parameter set FSUGold. The calculated results show that FSUGold is as successful as NL3 in reproducing the ground-state binding energies of the nuclei in this region. The calculated two- neutron separation energies, quadrupole deformations, and root-mean-square charge radii are in agreement with the experimental data. The parameter set FSUGold can successfully describe the shell effect of the neutron magic number N = 126 and give smaller neutron skin thicknesses than NL3 for all the nuclei considered.

Octupole Deformations of Even-Even Rn, Th, and U Nuclei in Relativistic Mean Field Theory

The octupole deformations and other ground state properties of even-even Rn, Th and U isotopes are investigated systematically within the framework of the reflection asymmetric relativistic mean field （RAS-RMF） model. The calculation results reproduce the binding energies and the quadrupole deformations well. The calculation results indicate these nuclei at ground states evolve from neaxly-spherical （N = 130） shape to quadrupole deformation shape with the increase of the neutron number. It is also found that among the Rn isotopes, only^222,224 Rn axe oetupole deformed and the octupole deformations for them are small. However, more nuclei （N ≌ 134 148） in Th and U isotopes are octupole deformed and the octupole deformations for some of them are significant （｜β3｜- 0.1 or even larger）.

Investigation of the Mg isotopes using the shell-model-like approach in relativistic mean field theory

Ground state properties for Mg isotopes, including binding energies, one- and two-neutron separation energies, pairing energies, nuclear matter radii and quadrupole deformation parameters, are obtained from the self- consistent relativistic mean field （RMF） model with the pairing correlations treated by a shell-mode-like approach （SLAP）, in which the particle-number is conserved and the blocking effects are treated exactly. The experimental data, including the binding energies and the one- and two-neutron separation energies, which are sensitive to the treatment of pairing correlations and block effects, are well reproduced by the RMF＋SLAP calculations.

Moments of inertia of neutron stars in relativistic mean field theory:The role of the isovector scalar channel

With the inclusion of the isovector scalar channel in the meson-nucleon couplings, taking DD-MEδ as an effective interaction, the moments of inertia of neutron stars possessing various stellar masses are studied within the density dependent relativistic mean field （RMF） theory. The isovector scalar channel contributes to the softening of the neutron-star matter equation of state （EOS） and therefore the reduction of the maximum mass and radius of neutron stars. Smaller values of the total moment of inertia 1 and the crustal moment of inertia AI are then obtained in DD-ME~ via numerical procedure in comparison with those in other selected RMF functionals. In addition, the involvement of the isovector scalar channel lowers the thickness of the neutron star crust and its mass fi＇action as well. The sensitivity to both the crustal mass and stellar radius causes the crustal moment of inertia to be more obviously reduced than the total one, eventually leading to a suppression on the fraction of crustal moment of inertia △I/I in DD-MFδ. The results indicate the crustal moment of inertia as a more sensitive probe of the neutron-star matter EOS than the total one, and demonstrate that the isovector scalar meson-nucleon couplings in the RMF theory could exert influence over the physics of pulsar glitches.

A systematic study of the superdeformation of Pb isotopes with relativistic mean field theory

The microscopically constrained relativistic mean field theory is used to investigate the superdeformation for Pb isotopes. The calculations have been performed with the four different interactions NL3, PK1, TM1 and NLSH, and show that there exists a clear superdeformed minimum in the potential energy surfaces. The excitation energy, deformation and depth of the well in the superdef.ormed minimum are comparable for the four different interactions. Furthermore the trend for the change of the superdeformed excitation energy with neutron number is correctly reproduced. The calculated two-neutron separation energy in the ground state and superdeformed minimum together with their differences are in agreement with the available data. The larger energy difference appearing in the superdeformed minimum reflects a lower average level density at superdeformations for Pb isotopes.

A New Determination of the Lambda-Nucleon Coupling Constants in Relativistic Mean Field Theory

A new determination of the Lambda-nucleon coupling constants in relativistic mean field theory is presented by optimizing both hyperon binding energy and spin-orbit splitting, ttypernuclear single particle spectra with the new coupling constants suggest the good agreement between the calculation and available data. The spin-orbit splitting of hyperon in medium mass hypernuclei is systematically larger than that in light- or heavy-mass hypernuclei. The sensitivity of the Lambda spin-orbit splitting to the omega-Lambda-Laznbda tensor coupling term is also explored.

Towards Lambda-nucleon coupling constants in relativistic mean field theory

New parameter sets for Λ-nucleon coupling in relativistic mean field theory are proposed based on nucleon-nucleon effective interaction PK1. Hypernuclear properties are described well through a systematical study. Effects of hyperon tensor coupling term on spin-orbit splitting are also investigated self-consistently.

Density-dependent relativistic mean field approach and its application to single-Λhypernuclei in oxygen hyperisotopes

The in-medium feature of nuclear force, which includes both nucleon-nucleon( NN) and hyperon-nucleon( ΛN) interactions, impacts the description of single-Λ hypernuclei. With the alternated mass number or isospin of hypernuclei, such effects may be unveiled by analyzing the systematic evolution of the bulk and single-particle properties. From a density-dependent meson-nucleon/hyperon coupling perspective, a new ΛN effective interaction in the covariant density functional(CDF) theory, namely, DD-LZ1-Λ1, is obtained by fitting the experimental data ofΛ separation energies for several single-Λ hypernuclei. It is then used to study the structure and transition properties of single-Λ hypernuclei in oxygen hyperisotopes, in comparison with those determined using several selected CDF Lagrangians. A discrepancy is explicitly observed in the isospin evolution of Λ1p spin-orbit splitting with various effective interactions, which is attributed to the divergence of the meson-hyperon coupling strengths with increasing density. In particular, the density-dependent CDFs introduce an extra contribution to reduce the value but enhance the isospin dependence of the splitting, which originates from the rearrangement terms of Λ self-energies. In addition, the characteristics of hypernuclear radii are studied along the isotopic chain. Owing to the impurity effect of theΛ hyperon, a size shrinkage is observed in the matter radii of hypernuclei compared with the cores of normal nuclei,and its magnitude is further elucidated to correlate with the incompressibility of nuclear matter. Moreover, there is a sizable model-dependent trend in which the Λ hyperon radii evolve with neutron number, which is decided partly by the in-medium NN interactions and core polarization effects.

Deformation constrained relativistic mean-field approach with fixed configuration and time-odd component

Deformation constrained relativistic mean-field (RMF) approach with fixed configuration and timeodd component has been developed and applied to investigate magnetic moments of light nuclei near doublyclosed shells. Taking 17O as an example, the results and discussion are given in detail.

Shell evolution at N=20 in the constrained relativistic mean field approach

The shell evolution at N = 20, a disappearing neutron magic number observed experimentally in very neutron-rich nuclides, is investigated in the constrained relativistic mean field （RMF） theory. The trend of the shell closure observed experimentally towards the neutron drip-line can be reproduced. The predicted two-neutron separation energies, neutron shell gap energies and deformation parameters of ground states are shown as well. These results are compared with the recent Hartree-Fock-Bogliubov （HFB-14） model and the available experimental data. The perspective towards a better understanding of the shell evolution is discussed.

Antimagnetic rotation in ^(108,110)In with tilted axis cranking relativistic mean-field approach

Based on tilted axis cranking relativistic mean-field theory within point-coupling interaction PC-PK1, the rotational structure and the characteristic features of antimagnetic rotation for AI = 2 bands in 108,110In are studied. Tilted axis cranking relativistic mean-field calculations reproduce the experimental energy spectrum well and are in agreement with the experimental I -w plot, although the calculated spin overestimates the experimental values. In addition, the two-shears-like mechanism in candidate antimagnetic rotation bands is clearly illustrated and the contributions from two-shears-like orbits, neutron （gd） orbits above Z = 50 shell and Z = 50, N = 50 core are investigated microscopically. The predicted B（E2）, dynamic moment of inertia ■ （2）, deformation parametersβ and γ, and ■ （2）/B（E2） ratios in tilted axis cranking relativistic mean-field calculations are discussed and the characteristic features of antimagnetic rotation for the bands before and after alignment are shown.

Massive neutron stars and A-hypernuclei in relativistic mean field models

Based on relativistic mean field（RMF） models, we study finite A-hypernuclei and massive neutron stars. The effective N-N interactions PK1 and TM1 are adopted, while the N-A interactions are constrained by reproducing the binding energy of A-hyperon at 1 s orbit of Λ^40Ca. It is found that the A-meson couplings follow a simple relation, indicating a fixed A potential well for symmetric nuclear matter at saturation densities, i.e., around VΛ=-29.786 MeV. With those interactions, a large mass range of Λ-hypernuclei can be described well. Furthermore,the masses of PSR J1614-2230 and PSR J0348＋0432 can be attained adopting the Λ-meson couplings gσΛ/gσN≥0.73,gωΛ/gωN≥0.80 for PK1 and gσΛ/gσN≥0.81,gωΛ/gωN≥0.90 for TM1, respectively. This resolves the hyperon puzzle without introducing any additional degrees of freedom.

Theoretical Study on Alpha-Decay Chains of 294 117 117 and 293 176 117

The newly synthesized element 117 and its alpha-decay chains are systematically investigated in the framework of the relativistic mean field theory with parameter sets NL-Z2 and TMA. The ground-state properties of the superheavy nuclei on the alpha-decay chains of 294 117 and 293 117 are calculated. The experimental alpha-decay energies and ha Jr-lives of the two alpha-decay chains are reasonably reproduced by the model The detailed discussions on the binding energies, alpha-decay energies, half-lives, quadrupole deformations, potential energy curves, and single particle levels of the two alpha-decay chains are made.

Theoretical Study on N=126 Shell Evolution

The nuclei around magic number N=126 are investigated in the deformed relativistic mean field (RMF)model with effective interactions TMA.We focus investigations on the N=126 isotonic chain.The N=126 shellevolution is studied by analyzing the variations of two-neutron (proton) separation energies,quadruple deformations,single particle levels etc.The good agreement of two-neutron separation energies between experimental data and calculatedvalues is reached.The RMF theory predicts that the sizes of N=126 shell become smaller and smaller withthe increasing of proton number Z.However,the N=126 shell exists in our calculated region all along.According tothe calculated two-proton separation energies,the RMF theory suggests ^(220)Pu is a two-proton drip-line nucleus in theN=126 isotonic chain.

Charge Densities of Unstable Nuclei with Electron Scattering

Relativistic mean-field theory and phase-shift analysis are combined together to investigate the elasticCoulomb scattering between electrons and unstable nuclei.Electron scattering at several different energies is studiedand compared,in order to see the energy dependence of electron-nucleus scattering.It is shown that electron scattering at200 MeV or 300 MeV can be used to reveal electron-nucleus scattering information around the first diffraction minimum-Shiftsin opposite directions are obtained for the first diffraction minima of the electron scattering off the ground andfirst excited states of ^(17)F with ^(16)O as reference,and similar effects are obtained for ^(18)Ne.Besides,some neutron-richN = 8 isotones are also studied.Results show that electron scattering will be very useful and important in studyingboth proton- and neutron-rich nuclei in the future.

Influence of Hyperon-Hyperon Interaction on Properties of Hadronic Star

The influences of hyperon-hyperon interaction on the overall properties of hadronic star are investigated in the framework of relativistic mean field （RMF） theory. For certain hyperon coupling, the weaker hyperon-hyperon interaction can lead to the heavier hadronic star, which accords with the observation of heavy neutron star in X-ray binaries. We find that the threshold densities of the hyperons with larger masses are brought to a lower values with the increase of the hyperon-hyperon interaction. The possibility of the existence of hyperon star is checked with the consideration of hyperon-hyperon interaction.

Effects of σ* and Φ mesons on the surface redshift of a neutron star

The effects of σ^＊ and Ф mesons on the surface redshift of a neutron star have been investigated within the framework of relativistic mean field theory for the baryon octet {n, p, ∧, ∑-,∑0, ∑＋, -, 0} system. It is found that compared with those without considering the contributions of σ^＊ and Ф mesons, the surface redshift decreases and that corresponding to the maximum value of the mass also decreases from 0.2540 to 0.2236, about by 12%. Meanwhile, it is also found that including σ^＊ and Ф mesons, the M/R and that corresponding to the maximum mass decrease.

Quasielastic electron scattering in a derivative coupling model with relativistic random phase approximation

We apply the derivative coupling model with ZM and ZM3 parameters to investigate the longitudinal response function in quasielastic electron scattering in the relativistic random phase approximation. The non-spectral method is chosen to describe the nucleon Green＇s function in a finite nucleus. Some remarks have been made in conclusion.

Evolution of nuclear charge radii in copper and indium isotopes

Systematic trends in nuclear charge radii are of great interest due to universal shell effects and odd-even staggering(OES).The modified root mean square(rms)charge radius formula,which phenomenologically accounts for the formation of neutron-proton(np)correlations,is here applied for the first time to the study of odd-Z copper and indium isotopes.Theoretical results obtained by the relativistic mean field(RMF)model with NL3,PK1 and NL3^(*)parameter sets are compared with experimental data.Our results show that both OES and the abrupt changes across N=50 and 82 shell closures are clearly reproduced in nuclear charge radii.The inverted parabolic-like behaviors of rms charge radii can also be described remarkably well between two neutron magic numbers,namely N=28 to 50 for copper isotopes and N=50 to 82 for indium isotopes.This implies that the np-correlations play an indispensable role in quantitatively determining the fine structures of nuclear charge radii along odd-Z isotopic chains.Also,our conclusions have almost no dependence on the effective forces.