Prediction of alpha-decay energy and decay half-life for unknown superheavy nuclei using resonances of exactly solvable α+nucleus potential

2012 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Arati Devi ◽  
Basudeb Sahu ◽  
I. Mehrotra
Keyword(s):  
Half Life ◽  
Resonance Energy ◽  
Theoretical Method ◽  
Decay Chain ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Neutron Number ◽  
Superheavy Nuclei ◽  
Decay Energy ◽  
Q Value ◽  
Exactly Solvable

Predictions of the results of alpha-decay energy (Q-value) and decay half-life (t1/2) are made for experimentally unknown alpha decaying systems of superheavy nuclei. Following a theoretical method proposed recently by B. Sahu, the calculations are performed using the analytical expression of the potential that simulates the nuclear+Coulomb potential of the α + daughter nucleus system. The Q-value considered as resonance energy is calculated using the behavior of the wave function, and the t1/2 is expressed analytically using the exact solutions of the potential. A global formula for the potential parameter as a function of neutron number in a given isotopic chain of nuclei is developed for the calculation of Q and t1/2. Calculations of the latter two quantities are made for the decay chain of newly discovered superheavy elements 294117, 293117, and for the isotopic chains of Z = 74 and 102. Predictions of the same parameters are made for Z = 113 and some other still unknown superheavy nuclei. It is observed that the global formula works well in evaluating correct results of Q and t1/2 for various alpha emitters.

Calculation of Q-value and half-life of alpha-decay chains of superheavy elements using double folding method

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (06) ◽  
pp. 1950045 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Nandana ◽  
R. Rahul ◽  
S. Mahadevan
Keyword(s):  
Half Life ◽  
Decay Chain ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Superheavy Elements ◽  
Nuclear Potential ◽  
Wkb Method ◽  
Saxon Potential ◽  
Q Value ◽  
Double Folding

[Formula: see text]-value and half-life of elements in alpha decay chain of [Formula: see text]117, [Formula: see text]117, [Formula: see text]116 and [Formula: see text]116 were calculated using the Nuclear potential generated by double folding procedure and using the WKB method treating the alpha decay as a tunneling problem. The nuclear potential was parameterized using Woods–Saxon potential. Using this approach, the [Formula: see text]-value and half-life of next heaviest element in the alpha decay chain of element [Formula: see text]116 is predicted. It is proposed to use this to predict the [Formula: see text]-value and half-life of other higher elements in different alpha decay chains.

scholarly journals Probable cluster decays from 270–318118 superheavy nuclei

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1450059 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. P. Santhosh ◽  
B. Priyanka
Keyword(s):  
Half Life ◽  
Potential Model ◽  
Scaling Law ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Neutron Number ◽  
Cluster Decay ◽  
Superheavy Nuclei ◽  
Proximity Potential ◽  
Universal Formula ◽  
Good Agreement

The cluster decay process in 270–318118 superheavy nuclei has been studied extensively within the Coulomb and proximity potential model (CPPM), thereby investigating the probable cluster decays from the various isotopes of Z = 118. On comparing the predicted decay half-lives with the values evaluated using the Universal formula for cluster decay (UNIV) of Poenaru et al., the Universal Decay Law (UDL) of Qi et al., and the Scaling Law of Horoi et al., it was seen that, our values matches well with these theoretical values. A comparison of the predicted alpha decay half-life of the experimentally synthesized superheavy isotope 294118 with its corresponding experimental value shows that, our theoretical value is in good agreement with the experimental value. The plots for log 10(T1/2) against the neutron number of the daughter in the corresponding decay reveals the behavior of the cluster half-lives with the neutron number of the daughter nuclei and for most of the decays, the half-life was found to be the minimum for the decay leading to a daughter with N = 184. Most of the predicted half-lives are well within the present experimental upper limit (1030 s) and lower limit (10-6 s) for measurements and hence these predictions may be of great use for further experimental investigation on cluster decay in the superheavy region.

TEST OF NL-RA1 RELATIVISTIC EFFECTIVE INTERACTION FOR THE STRUCTURE OF DEFORMED AND SUPERHEAVY NUCLEI

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (06) ◽  
pp. 1250055 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. RASHDAN
Keyword(s):  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Mean Field Theory ◽  
Mean Field ◽  
Superheavy Element ◽  
Decay Chain ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Superheavy Nuclei ◽  
Relativistic Mean Field ◽  
Relative Errors

The NL-RA1 effective interaction of the relativistic mean field theory is employed to study the structure of deformed and superheavy nuclei, using an axially deformed harmonic oscillator basis. It is found that a fair agreement with the experimental data is obtained for the binding energies (BE), deformation parameters and charge radii. Comparison with NL-Z2, NLSH and NL3 interactions show that NL-Z2 gives good binding but larger radii, while NL-SH gives good radii but larger binding. The NL-RA1 interaction is also tested for the new deformed superheavy element with Z≥98. Excellent agreement with the experimental binding is obtained, where the relative error in BEs of Cf, Fm, No, Rf, Sg and Ea (Z = 110) isotopes are found to be of the order ~0.1%. The NL3 predicted larger binding and larger relative errors ~0.2–0.5%. Furthermore, the experimental Q-values of the alpha-decay of the superheavy elements 270110, 288114 and 292116 are satisfactory reproduced by NL-RA1 interaction, where the agreement is much better than that predicted by the phenomenological mass FRDM model. Furthermore, the alpha-decay chain of element 294118 are also better reproduced by NL-RA1 interaction.

Alpha decay half-lives for heavy and super-heavy isotopes

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (05) ◽  
pp. 1750024
Author(s):  
S. S. Hosseini ◽  
H. Hassanabadi ◽  
S. Zarrinkamar
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Potential Model ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Decay Energy ◽  
Heavy Nuclei ◽  
Proximity Potential ◽  
Empirical Estimates ◽  
Super Heavy Nuclei

We considered the systematics of Alpha-decay (AD) half-life (HL) of super-heavy nuclei (SHN) versus the decay energy and the total [Formula: see text]-kinetic energy. We have considered a potential model with Yukawa proximity potential and thereby calculated the HLs. Our results compared with experimental data and the empirical estimates. Also, we obtained [Formula: see text]-preformation factors from the ratio between theoretical and experimental results for a few super heavy nuclei. The results indicate the acceptability of the approach.

Half-Lives of Superheavy Nuclei in Z = 113 Alpha Decay Chain

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 4230-4232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Jian-Min ◽  
Zhang Hong-Fei ◽  
Zuo Wei ◽  
Li Jun-Qing
Keyword(s):  
Decay Chain ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Superheavy Nuclei

Calculation of Q-value and half-life of alpha decay in super heavy elements using S-matrix theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (07) ◽  
pp. 2050043
Author(s):  
R. Rahul ◽  
B. Nandana ◽  
S. Mahadevan
Keyword(s):  
Half Life ◽  
Matrix Theory ◽  
Scattering Problem ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Heavy Elements ◽  
Nuclear Potential ◽  
Q Value ◽  
S Matrix ◽  
Double Folding ◽  
Heaviest Elements

The half-life and the [Formula: see text]-value of alpha decay in several super heavy elements are calculated. The nuclear potential is computed using the double-folding method. Using the S-matrix theory, the alpha decay is treated as a scattering problem between alpha particle and the daughter nucleus. Nuclear potential was approximated by the parameterized Woods–Saxon potential. This idea has also been extended to predict the half-life and the [Formula: see text]-value of the heaviest elements of few other alpha chains.

Studies on heavy particle radioactivity from superheavy nuclei leading to doubly magic 304120 daughter nuclei

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.P. Santhosh ◽  
Indu Sukumaran
Keyword(s):  
Scaling Law ◽  
Heavy Particle ◽  
Alpha Decay ◽  
Neutron Number ◽  
Cluster Decay ◽  
Superheavy Nuclei ◽  
Shell Closure ◽  
Proximity Potential ◽  
Particle Decays

The alpha decay and heavy particle radioactivity of the isotopes of even–even superheavy nuclei with Z = 122–132 have been studied within Coulomb and proximity potential model. The predicted half-lives using our model are found to be in agreement with universal formula for cluster decay of Poenaru et al., the universal decay law of Qi et al., and the scaling law of Horoi et al., and most of the estimated values are well within the experimental upper limit (T1/2 < 1030 s). Our work targets the shell closure properties in the superheavy region. From the plots for log10(T1/2) against the neutron number of the daughter nuclei, three prominent minima are observed at N = 178, 184, and 194. The results show that in addition to N = 184, the neutron numbers N = 178 and 194 exhibit extra stability as compared to their neighbours. Based on these important observations, we have identified the possibility of N = 194 being a magic neutron number next to N = 184. Further, a new island of stability in the superheavy region has been predicted around the doubly magic 304120 superheavy nuclei and thus established the role of neutron shell closure in heavy particle decays very well.

scholarly journals Beta Decay Studies of Nuclides in the Heavy Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
M.K. Preethi Rajan ◽  
R.K. Biju R.K. Biju ◽  
K.P. Santhosh K.P. Santhosh
Keyword(s):  
Beta Decay ◽  
Empirical Formula ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Mass Number ◽  
Neutron Number ◽  
Q Value ◽  
Β Decay ◽  
Z Value

In the present work we studied the β-decay of various isotopes in the heavy region using the empirical formula of Fiset and Nix. It is found from the half-life that as the neutron number increases the possibility of β-decay increases. From the dependence of beta decay half-life on neutron number of parent and Q-value, we modified empirical formula of Fiset and Nix for beta decay half-life. We also developed an empirical formula for the Z-value of most stable isobar against β-decay. From the study of mass parabola for different isobars with mass number ranging from 200-223 it was found that the lowest point in the parabola, which is the Z-value of most stable isobar against β-decay, matches well with our formula predictions.

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