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Double Chooz collaboration (Abe, Y. et al); Novella, P. |
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Measurement of theta(13) in Double Chooz using neutron captures on hydrogen with novel background rejection techniques |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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01 |
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1 |
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163 - 29pp |
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Oscillation; Electroweak interaction; Neutrino Detectors and Telescopes; Flavor physics |
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The Double Chooz collaboration presents a measurement of the neutrino mixing angle theta(13) using reactor (nu) over bar (e) observed via the inverse beta decay reaction in which the neutron is captured on hydrogen. This measurement is based on 462.72 live days data, approximately twice as much data as in the previous such analysis, collected with a detector positioned at an average distance of 1050m from two reactor cores. Several novel techniques have been developed to achieve significant reductions of the backgrounds and systematic uncertainties. Accidental coincidences, the dominant background in this analysis, are suppressed by more than an order of magnitude with respect to our previous publication by a multi-variate analysis. These improvements demonstrate the capability of precise measurement of reactor (nu) over bar (e) without gadolinium loading. Spectral distortions from the (nu) over bar (e) reactor flux predictions previously reported with the neutron capture on gadolinium events are confirmed in the independent data sample presented here. A value of sin(2) 2 theta(13) = 0.095(0.039)(+0.039)(stat+syst) is obtained from a fit to the observed event rate as a function of the reactor power, a method insensitive to the energy spectrum shape. A simultaneous fit of the hydrogen capture events and of the gadolinium capture events yields a measurement of sin(2) 2 theta(13) = 0.088 +/- 0.033(stat+syst). |
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[Felde, J.] Univ Maryland, Dept Phys, College Pk, MD 20742 USA, Email: amil@nevis.columbia.edu; |
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Springer |
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1029-8479 |
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WOS:000369294300001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Garcia, A.R.; Mendoza, E.; Cano-Ott, D.; Nolte, R.; Martinez, T.; Algora, A.; Tain, J.L.; Banerjee, K.; Bhattacharya, C. |
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New physics model in GEANT4 for the simulation of neutron interactions with organic scintillation detectors |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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868 |
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73-81 |
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Organic scintillator; Neutron detectors; GEANT4; BC501A; NE213; EJ301 |
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The accurate determination of the response function of organic scintillation neutron detectors complements their experimental characterization. Monte Carlo simulations with GEANT4 can reduce the effort and cost implied, especially for complex detection systems for which the characterization is more challenging. Previous studies have reported on the inaccuracy of GEANT4 in the calculation of the neutron response of organic scintillation detectors above 6 MeV, due to an incomplete description of the neutron-induced alpha production reactions on carbon. We have improved GEANT4 in this direction by incorporating models and data from NRESP, an excellent Monte Carlo simulation tool developed at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany, for the specific purpose of calculating the neutron response function of organic scintillation detectors. The results have been verified against simulations with NRESP and validated against Time-Of-Flight measurements with an NE213 detector at PTB. This work has potential applications beyond organic scintillation detectors, to other types of detectors where reactions induced by fast neutrons on carbon require an accurate description. |
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[Garcia, A. R.; Mendoza, E.; Cano-Ott, D.; Martinez, T.] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Tecnol CIEM, Ave Complutense 40, Madrid 28040, Spain, Email: daniel.cano@ciemat.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000408406700012 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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NEXT Collaboration (Azevedo, C.D.R. et al); Gomez-Cadenas, J.J.; Alvarez, V.; Benlloch-Rodriguez, J.M.; Botas, A.; Carcel, S.; Carrion, J.V.; Diaz, J.; Felkai, R.; Ferrario, P.; Laing, A.; Liubarsky, I.; Lopez-March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez, A.; Muñoz Vidal, J.; Musti, M.; Nebot-Guinot, M.; Novella, P.; Palmeiro, B.; Querol, M.; Renner, J.; Rodriguez, J.; Serra, L.; Simon, A.; Sorel, M.; Yahlali, N. |
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Microscopic simulation of xenon-based optical TPCs in the presence of molecular additives |
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Journal Article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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877 |
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Pages |
157-172 |
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Optical TPCs; Microscopic simulation; Xenon scintillation |
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We introduce a simulation framework for the transport of high and low energy electrons in xenon-based optical time projection chambers (OTPCs). The simulation relies on elementary cross sections (electron-atom and electron-molecule) and incorporates, in order to compute the gas scintillation, the reaction/quenching rates (atom-atom and atom-molecule) of the first 41 excited states of xenon and the relevant associated excimers, together with their radiative cascade. The results compare positively with observations made in pure xenon and its mixtures with CO2 and CF4 in a range of pressures from 0.1 to 10 bar. This work sheds some light on the elementary processes responsible for the primary and secondary xenon-scintillation mechanisms in the presence of additives, that are of interest to the OTPC technology. |
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[Azevedo, C. D. R.] Univ Aveiro, I3N, Phys Dept, Aveiro, Portugal, Email: Diego.Gonzalez.Diaz@usc.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000415128000022 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3371 |
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Angles-Castillo, A.; Bañuls, M.C.; Perez, A.; De Vega, I. |
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Prethermalization of quantum systems interacting with non-equilibrium environments |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
New Journal of Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J. Phys. |
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22 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
083067 - 17pp |
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open quantum systems; prethermalization; master equations |
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The usual paradigm of open quantum systems falls short when the environment is actually coupled to additional fields or components that drive it out of equilibrium. Here we explore the simplest such scenario, by considering a two level system coupled to a first thermal reservoir that in turn couples to a second thermal bath at a different temperature. We derive a master equation description for the system and show that, in this situation, the dynamics can be especially rich. In particular, we observe prethermalization, a transitory phenomenon in which the system initially approaches thermal equilibrium with respect to the first reservoir, but after a longer time converges to the thermal state dictated by the temperature of the second environment. Using analytical arguments and numerical simulations, we analyze the occurrence of this phenomenon, and how it depends on temperatures and coupling strengths. The phenomenology gets even richer if the system is placed between two such non-equilibrium environments. In this case, the energy current through the system may exhibit transient features and even switch direction, before the system eventually reaches a non-equilibrium steady state. |
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[Angles-Castillo, Andreu; Perez, Armando] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Dept Fis Teor, Burjassot 46100, Valencia, Spain, Email: banulsm@mpq.mpg.de |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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1367-2630 |
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WOS:000565705900001 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4525 |
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Illana, A. et al; Perez-Vidal, R.M. |
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Octupole correlations in the N = Z+2=56 110Xe nucleus |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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848 |
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138371 - 7pp |
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Octupole deformations; Xe-110; N = Z=56 region; Fusion evaporation reactions |
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This letter reports on the first observation of an octupole band in the neutron-deficient (N = Z + 2) nucleus Xe-110. The Xe-110 nuclei were produced via the Fe-54(Ni-58,2n) fusion-evaporation reaction. The emitted gamma rays were detected using the jurogam 3 gamma-ray spectrometer, while the fusion-evaporation residues were separated with the MARA separator at the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyv & auml;skyl & auml;, Finland. The experimental observation of the low-lying 3(-) and 5(-) states and inter-band E1 transitions between the ground-state band and the octupole band proves the importance of octupole correlations in this region. These new experimental data combined with theoretical calculations using the symmetry-conserving configuration-mixing method, based on a Gogny energy density functional, have been interpreted as an evidence of enhanced octupole correlations in neutron-deficient xenon isotopes. |
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[Illana, A.; Auranen, K.; Beliuskina, O.; Delafosse, C.; Eronen, T.; Ge, Z.; Geldhof, S.; Gins, W.; Grahn, T.; Greenlees, P. T.; Joukainen, H.; Julin, R.; Jutila, H.; Kankainen, A.; Leino, M.; Louko, J.; Luoma, M.; Nesterenko, D.; Ojala, J.; Pakarinen, J.; Rahkila, P.; Ruotsalainen, P.; Sandzelius, M.; Saren, J.; Uusitalo, J.; Zimba, G. L.] Univ Jyvaskyla, Dept Phys, Accelerator Lab, POB 35, Jyvaskyla FI-40014, Finland, Email: andres.illana@ucm.es; |
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Elsevier |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:001139401700001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Weiss, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. |
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The new vertical neutron beam line at the CERN n_TOF facility design and outlook on the performance |
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Journal Article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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799 |
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90-98 |
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n_TOF facility; Neutron time-of-flight; FLUKA; Neutron cross-section measurement |
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At the neutron Lime-of-flight facility n_TOF at CERN a new vertical beam line was constructed in 2014, in order to extend the experimental possibilities at this facility to an even wider range of challenging cross-section measurements of interest in astrophysics, nuclear technology and medical physics. The design of the beam line and the experimental hall was based on FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations, aiming at maximizing the neutron flux, reducing the beam halo and minimizing the background from neutrons interacting with the collimator or back-scattered in the beam dump. The present paper gives an overview on the design of the beam line and the relevant elements and provides an outlook on the expected performance regarding the neutron beam intensity, shape and energy resolution, as well as the neutron and photon backgrounds. |
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[Weiss, C.; Chiaveri, E.; Girod, S.; Vlachoudis, V.; Aberle, O.; Bergstroem, I.; Calviani, M.; Guerrero, C.; Sabate-Gilarte, M.; Tsinganis, A.; Brugger, M.; Cerutti, F.; Ferrari, A.; Hernandez-Prieto, A.; Kadi, Y.; Leal-Cidoncha, E.; Losito, R.; Macina, D.; Montesano, S.; Porras, I.; Rubbia, C.] CERN, European Org Nucl Res, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000361877300015 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Lederer-Woods, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. |
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Measurement of Ge-73(n, gamma) cross sections and implications for stellar nucleosynthesis |
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Journal Article |
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2019 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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790 |
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458-465 |
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Nucleosynthesis; Neutron capture; s process; Germanium; n_TOF |
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Ge-73(n, gamma) cross sections were measured at the neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF at CERN up to neutron energies of 300 keV, providing for the first time experimental data above 8 keV. Results indicate that the stellar cross section at kT = 30 keV is 1.5 to 1.7 times higher than most theoretical predictions. The new cross sections result in a substantial decrease of Ge-73 produced in stars, which would explain the low isotopic abundance of Ge-73 in the solar system. |
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[Lederer-Woods, C.; Battino, U.; Tattersalla, A.; Dietz, M.] Univ Edinburgh, Sch Phys & Astron, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Email: claudia.lederer-woods@ed.ac.uk |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000460118200058 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3936 |
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Guerrero, C.; Tessler, M.; Paul, M.; Lerendegui-Marco, J.; Heinitz, S.; Maugeri, E.A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Dressler, R.; Halfon, S.; Kivel, N.; Koster, U.; Palchan-Hazan, T.; Quesada, J.M.; Schumann, D.; Weissman, L. |
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The s-process in the Nd-Pm-Sm region: Neutron activation of Pm-147 |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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797 |
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134809 - 6pp |
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Nucleosynthesis; Neutron capture; Nuclear reactions; s-process; MACS; Neutron activation |
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The Nd-Pm-Sm branching is of interest for the study of the s-process, related to the production of heavy elements in stars. As Sm-148 and Sm-150 are s-only isotopes, the understanding of the branching allows constraining the s-process neutron density. In this context the key physics input needed is the cross section of the three unstable nuclides in the region: Nd-147 (10.98 d half-life), Pm-147 (2.62 yr) and Pm-148 (5.37 d). This paper reports on the activation measurement of Pm-147, the longest-lived of the three nuclides. The cross section measurement has been carried out by activation at the SARAF LiLiT facility using a 56(2) μg target. Compared to the single previous measurement of Pm-147, the measurement presented herein benefits from a target 2000 times more massive. The resulting Maxwellian Averaged Cross Section (MACS) to the ground and metastable states in Pm-148 are 469(50) mb and 357(27) mb. These values are 41% higher (to the ground state) and 15% lower (to the metastable state) than the values reported so far, leading however to a total cross section of 826(107) mb consistent within uncertainties with the previous result and hence leaving unchanged the previous calculation of the s-process neutron density. |
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[Guerrero, C.; Lerendegui-Marco, J.; Quesada, J. M.] Univ Seville, Seville, Spain, Email: cguerrero4@us.es |
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Elsevier |
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WOS:000488071200026 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4161 |
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Pi, M.; Barranco, M.; Navarro, J.; Ancilotto, F. |
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Nucleation and cavitation in parahydrogen |
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Journal Article |
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2012 |
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Chemical Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem. Phys. |
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399 |
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213-217 |
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Nucleation; Cavitation; Metastable phases; Liquid parahydrogen |
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We have used a density functional approach to investigate thermal homogeneous nucleation and cavitation in parahydrogen. The effect of electrons as seeds of heterogeneous cavitation in liquid parahydrogen is also discussed within the capillary model. |
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[Pi, Marti; Barranco, Manuel] Univ Barcelona, Fac Fis, Dept ECM, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain, Email: marti@ecm.ub.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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WOS:000304196100027 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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1039 |
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Dote, A.; Bayar, M.; Xiao, C.W.; Hyodo, T.; Oka, M.; Oset, E. |
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A narrow quasi-bound state of the DNN system |
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Journal Article |
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2013 |
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Nuclear Physics A |
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Nucl. Phys. A |
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914 |
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499-504 |
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Nuclear system with a D meson; Few-body system; Variational calculation; Faddeev calculation |
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We have investigated a charmed system of DNN (composed of two nucleons and a D meson) by a complementary study with a variational calculation and a Faddeev calculation with fixed-center approximation (Faddeev-FCA). In the present study, we employ a DN potential based on a vector-meson exchange picture in which a resonant A(c)(2595) is dynamically generated as a DN quasi-bound state, similarly to the A(1405) as a (K) over barN one in the strange sector. As a result of the study of variational calculation with an effective DN potential and three kinds of NN potentials, the DNN(J(pi) =0(-), I = 1/2) is found to be a narrow quasi-bound state below A(c)(2595)N threshold: total binding energy similar to 225 MeV and mesonic decay width similar to 25 MeV. On the other hand, the J(pi) =1(-) state is considered to be a scattering state of A(c)(2595) and a nucleon. These results are essentially supported by the Faddeev-FCA calculation. By the analysis of the variational wave function, we have found a unique structure in the DNN(J(pi) = 0, I = 1/2) such that the D meson stays around the center of the total system due to the heaviness of the D meson. |
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[Dote, A.] High Energy Accelerator Res Org KEK, IPNS, KEK Theory Ctr, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3050801, Japan, Email: dote@post.kek.jp |
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WOS:000324847700071 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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