Deformation energy and height barrier in the fusion of two heavy nuclei

The interaction of two heavy nuclei leading to fusion process is reconsidered. The theory of fusion of two heavy nuclei is studied. The surface and Coulomb energies of the resulting nucleus from the fusion process are calculated as functions of three dependent parameters using the liquid drop model. The saddle points defining the fusion process are investigated for different conditions of the reactions. The temperature is included in the present calculations. Numerical calculations are carried out for the deformation energies and barrier heights of the resulting nuclei after the fusion process. The present study enables us to carry the different calculations even for high temperatures. Also, the present obtained results of our calculations which depend on three dependent parameters only are in agreement with previous calculations. (author). 19 refs., 12 figs