Cluster states in light nuclei in a folded potential model

A model is outlined for three and four particle cluster states in light nuclei, in which such states are considered as bound states and resonances of a cluster-core folded potential. The energy spectra, B(E2) values, α widths and r.m.s. radii of these states are calculated for 16O and 20Ne, and are in good agreement with experiment. The model is also used to provide dynamical support for high spin assignments for states in 15N and 15O seen strongly in heavy ion three particle transfer reactions. The model is also useful as a predictive tool in estimating the energies of other high spin cluster states in a variety of nuclei. (U.S.)