Permutation group in light nuclei

From general features of the multiplet scheme, a framework is provided for the application of permutation groups to the structure of light nuclei. It is shown that the description of nuclear states in terms of cluster configurations offers possibilities of finding the best orbital states for a given partition f. The significance of the orbital partition for orbital states is explained in terms of selection rules. Specific methods and results obtained in shell configurations, cluster configurations, and nuclear reactions are discussed. (2 figures, 4 tables, 42 references) (U.S.)