Published August 26, 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Symmetry and Phase Transitions in Nuclei

  • 1. Center for Theoretical Physics, Sloane Physics Laboratory, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520-8120 (United States)

Description

The role of symmetry in (shape) quantum phase transitions (QPT) in nuclei is briefly reviewed. Finite size scaling is discussed. The concepts of excited state quantum phase transitions (ESQPT) and of critical matter are introduced. The ab initio theory of QPT is mentioned.

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Identifiers

Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
1165
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 193-198
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPCS

Conference

Title
International conference on nuclear structure and dynamics '09
Dates
4-8 May 2009
Place
Dubrovnik (Croatia)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41075475
Subject category
S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
EXCITED STATES; NUCLEAR MATTER; NUCLEAR STRUCTURE; NUCLEI; PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS; SHELL MODELS; SYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY LEVELS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MATTER; NUCLEAR MODELS

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Notes
(c) 2009 American Institute of Physics