This study explores the phenomenon of shape coexistence in nuclei around^(172)Hg,with a focus on the isotopes^(170)Pt,^(172)Hg,and^(174)Pb,as well as the^(170)Pt to^(180)Pt isotopic chain.Utilizing a macro-microscopic...This study explores the phenomenon of shape coexistence in nuclei around^(172)Hg,with a focus on the isotopes^(170)Pt,^(172)Hg,and^(174)Pb,as well as the^(170)Pt to^(180)Pt isotopic chain.Utilizing a macro-microscopic approach that incorporates the Lublin-Strasbourg Drop model combined with a Yukawa-Folded potential and pairing corrections,we analyze the potential energy surfaces(PESs)to understand the impact of pairing interaction.For^(170)Pt,the PES exhibited a prolate ground state,with additional triaxial and oblate-shaped isomers.In^(172)Hg,the ground-state deformation transitions from triaxial to oblate with increasing pairing interaction,demonstrating its nearlyγ-unstable nature.Three shape isomers(prolate,triaxial,and oblate)were observed,with increased pairing strength leading to the disappearance of the triaxial isomer.^(174)Pb exhibited a prolate ground state that became increasingly spherical with stronger pairing.While shape isomers were present at lower pairing strengths,robust shape coexistence was not observed.For realistic pairing interaction,the ground-state shapes transitioned from prolate in^(170)Pt to a coexistence ofγ-unstable and oblate shapes in^(172)Hg,ultimately approaching spherical symmetry in^(174)Pb.A comparison between Exact and Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer(BCS)pairing demonstrated that BCS pairing tends to smooth out shape coexistence and reduce the depth of the shape isomer,leading to less pronounced deformation features.The PESs for even-even^(170)-180 Pt isotopes revealed significant shape evolution.^(170)Pt showed a prolate ground state,whereas^(172)Pt exhibited both triaxial and prolate shape coexistence.In^(174)Pt,the ground state was triaxial,coexisted with a prolate minimum.For^(176)Pt,aγ-unstable ground state coexists with a prolate minimum.By 178 Pt and 180Pt,a dominant prolate minimum emerged.These results highlight the role of shape coexistence andγ-instability in the evolution of nuclear structure,especially in the mid-shell region.These findings highlight the importance of pairing interactions in nuclear deformation and shape coexistence,providing insights into the structural evolution of mid-shell nuclei.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12275115 and 12175097)the National Science Centre of Poland(No.2023/49/B/ST2/01294).
文摘This study explores the phenomenon of shape coexistence in nuclei around^(172)Hg,with a focus on the isotopes^(170)Pt,^(172)Hg,and^(174)Pb,as well as the^(170)Pt to^(180)Pt isotopic chain.Utilizing a macro-microscopic approach that incorporates the Lublin-Strasbourg Drop model combined with a Yukawa-Folded potential and pairing corrections,we analyze the potential energy surfaces(PESs)to understand the impact of pairing interaction.For^(170)Pt,the PES exhibited a prolate ground state,with additional triaxial and oblate-shaped isomers.In^(172)Hg,the ground-state deformation transitions from triaxial to oblate with increasing pairing interaction,demonstrating its nearlyγ-unstable nature.Three shape isomers(prolate,triaxial,and oblate)were observed,with increased pairing strength leading to the disappearance of the triaxial isomer.^(174)Pb exhibited a prolate ground state that became increasingly spherical with stronger pairing.While shape isomers were present at lower pairing strengths,robust shape coexistence was not observed.For realistic pairing interaction,the ground-state shapes transitioned from prolate in^(170)Pt to a coexistence ofγ-unstable and oblate shapes in^(172)Hg,ultimately approaching spherical symmetry in^(174)Pb.A comparison between Exact and Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer(BCS)pairing demonstrated that BCS pairing tends to smooth out shape coexistence and reduce the depth of the shape isomer,leading to less pronounced deformation features.The PESs for even-even^(170)-180 Pt isotopes revealed significant shape evolution.^(170)Pt showed a prolate ground state,whereas^(172)Pt exhibited both triaxial and prolate shape coexistence.In^(174)Pt,the ground state was triaxial,coexisted with a prolate minimum.For^(176)Pt,aγ-unstable ground state coexists with a prolate minimum.By 178 Pt and 180Pt,a dominant prolate minimum emerged.These results highlight the role of shape coexistence andγ-instability in the evolution of nuclear structure,especially in the mid-shell region.These findings highlight the importance of pairing interactions in nuclear deformation and shape coexistence,providing insights into the structural evolution of mid-shell nuclei.
