arXiv · 2502.18872
Deuteron-Deuteron Interaction and Correlation Function
Abstract
The interaction between deuterons ($d$-$d$) is pivotal for understanding the characteristics of certain light nuclei from the perspective of the deuteron cluster and achieving a precise reproduction of $d$-$d$ fusion cross sections. In this work, we construct a new set of elastic $d$-$d$ interactions by fitting the phase shifts using potentials parameterized in a Woods-Saxon shape. Then, the correlation functions are calculated with the obtained potential and compared with the recent measurements by the STAR collaboration. We find that the $d$-$d$ phase shifts and the correlation functions are internally consistent, confirming that correlation functions can provide cross-check for the $d$-$d$ interaction. In addition, both the $^1S_0$ bound state and the repulsive $^5S_2$ interaction contribute to the observed suppression in the measured correlation function. Moreover, we demonstrate that the $P$-wave contribution of the correlation functions cannot be neglected, especially in determining the source size.
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Duo-Lun Ge, Zhi-Wei Liu, Jun-Xu Lu, Li-Sheng Geng. 2025-02-26. Deuteron-Deuteron Interaction and Correlation Function. https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.18872
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