Enhanced alpha decay half-life determination in super-heavy nuclei using a new potential


Yildirim A., BOZTOSUN İ., KÜÇÜK Y., Gusseinova D., Alimov D., Bakirov M.

Modern Physics Letters A, cilt.40, sa.26, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 26
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1142/s0217732325501007
  • Dergi Adı: Modern Physics Letters A
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, INSPEC, zbMATH
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Alpha decay, half-Life, surface modification, WKB method, Woods-Saxon
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper systematically investigates alpha decay half-lives in the super-heavy nuclei region (104 ≤ Z ≤ 118), focusing on ground-state to ground-state transitions. It aims to enhance the accuracy of alpha decay half-life calculations by introducing a modified nuclear potential that includes an extra surface term. Advanced techniques such as Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization conditions and Langer modifications are used to develop an effective potential for the interaction between the daughter nucleus and the alpha particle. The Woods-Saxon potential, modified with a Gaussian term to account for surface modification, is employed in numerical calculations of alpha decay half-lives. These calculated half-lives are compared with experimental data and the previous studies, showing significantly improved agreement. The modified potential offers greater precision in modeling the alpha decay process, particularly for even-even super-heavy nuclei. This research introduces a novel approach to alpha decay studies, enhancing accuracy and applicability. The modified nuclear potential with an extra surface term proves to be a valuable tool in nuclear physics, providing more reliable alpha decay half-life estimates. The implications of this work extend to the creation of new super-heavy nuclei and astrophysical processes. Further research can build upon these findings to explore a broader range of nuclear systems and advance our understanding of nuclear physics.