Theoretical Investigations on Laser-Assisted Depletion of Gd152 Isotope From Natural Gadolinium

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sankari ◽  
M. V. Suryanarayana
Keyword(s):  
Density Matrix ◽  
Ionization Efficiency ◽  
Matrix Formalism ◽  
Burnable Poison ◽  
High Ionization ◽  
Functional Efficiency ◽  
Density Matrix Formalism ◽  
Theoretical Investigations ◽  
Optimized Conditions ◽  
Isotopic Selectivity

We have proposed laser-assisted depletion of Gd152 isotope from a natural isotopic mixture of Gd to enhance its functional efficiency as a burnable poison. Theoretical investigations on laser-assisted depletion of Gd152 isotope from natural gadolinium have been carried out for two-color resonant three-color photoionization pathways using density matrix formalism. Calculations have been carried out using a density matrix formalism to optimize conditions for high ionization efficiency without much sacrifice in the isotopic selectivity. Optimum conditions for good isotopic selectivity of Gd152 without significant sacrifice in the ion yield have been identified. Under appropriate conditions, all the 17 photoionization schemes are found to be useful for the laser-assisted separation of Gd152 isotopes which can be used for reactor applications. The effect of source, laser, and atom parameters on isotopic selectivity and ionization efficiency has been investigated. Among the photoionization schemes investigated, one of the photoionization scheme has been investigated in detail. Under optimized conditions, this photoionization scheme has resulted in high ionization efficiency (>50%) and high isotopic selectivity (1.2×104).

Direct minimization of the energy functional in LCAO-MO density matrix formalism

1976 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piercarlo Fantucci ◽  
Stefano Polezzo ◽  
Maria Paola Stabilini
Keyword(s):  
Density Matrix ◽  
Energy Functional ◽  
Matrix Formalism ◽  
Density Matrix Formalism ◽  
Direct Minimization ◽  
Lcao Mo

scholarly journals The Chandrasekhar Mass of A Gravitating Electron Crystal

1994 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 565-570
Author(s):  
D. Engelhardt ◽  
I. Bues
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Density Matrix ◽  
White Dwarf ◽  
Matrix Formalism ◽  
Plasma Zone ◽  
Isothermal Model ◽  
Fermi Function ◽  
Density Matrix Formalism ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Electron Crystal

AbstractThe internal structure of a white dwarf may be changed by a strong magnetic field. A local model of the electrons is constructed within a thermal density matrix formalism, essentially a Heisenberg magnetism model. This results in a matrix Fermi function which is used to construct an isothermal model of the electron crystal. The central density of the crystal is 108kg/m3 independent of the magnetic field within the plasma and therefore lower than the relativistic density, whereas this density is constant until the Fermi momentum x f = 0.3 * me * c. Chandrasekhar masses up to 1.44 * 1.4M0 are possible for polarizations of the plasma zone lower than 0.5, if the temperature is close to the Curie point, whereas the crystal itself destabilizes the white dwarf dependent on temperature.

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