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Erxi Xiao

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arXiv2026

Purifying one-neutron removal as a probe of single-particle strength

One-neutron removal reactions exhibit a strong proton-neutron asymmetry dependence in the inclusive reduction factor $R_s$, a long-standing issue that has been discussed in terms of both possible intrinsic isospin dependence of single-particle strength and reaction-mechanism effects. We address this issue by reframing inclusive removal as a coupled fast-dynamics and deexcitation process, and by validating this transport-deexcitation chain against a global, mutually constraining data set. Confronting 73 one-neutron removal cross sections and 28 residue parallel-momentum distributions with isospin-dependent quantum molecular dynamics followed by GEMINI evaporation shows that the apparent $R_s$-$\Delta S$ trend is correlated with evaporation feeding and evaporation loss. By subtracting the feeding contribution and correcting for the loss component in the measured cross sections, we construct a purified reduction factor $R_{\rm dir}$, that more closely reflects single-particle strength than the inclusive $R_s$. The resulting $R_{\rm dir}$ exhibits a much weaker $\Delta S$ dependence within current uncertainties, consistent with the weak isospin-asymmetry dependence observed in nucleon-transfer and quasifree-knockout systematics.

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arXiv2026

Dynamical selection of fragment shell effects in spontaneous fission of $^{240}$Pu, $^{232}$Th, and $^{264}$Fm

Understanding how fragment shell effects influence spontaneous fission mass yields remains a central challenge in nuclear fission theory. This work investigates the role of shell effects in the spontaneous fission of $^{240}$Pu, $^{232}$Th, and $^{264}$Fm by combining microscopic collective dynamics with fragment-level shell analysis. A two-step framework is employed: first, the tunneling from the inner to outer turning points is described using the Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin approximation along the least-action path on a potential energy surface calculated from constrained Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov theory. Second, the dissipative descent from the outer turning points to scission is simulated via Langevin dynamics in a large collective space of quadrupole and octupole deformations. Fragment shell effects are quantified using smoothed level density indicators for representative even-even fragment pairs extracted from Langevin scission configurations. The analysis reveals that enhanced yields arise from a coherent overlap among dynamically populated scission configurations, low-energy regions on the fragment potential energy surfaces, and low neutron and/or proton level densities near the Fermi surface. Proton shell effects provide persistent microscopic selectivity in both light and heavy fragments across asymmetric channels, while neutron shell effects offer additional stabilization. Deformed shell effects at finite quadrupole and octupole deformations play a crucial role in stabilizing asymmetric fission channels. This work demonstrates that fission fragment yields reflect shell-favored configurations that are made accessible by the potential energy surface topology and populated by stochastic dynamics, with the largest yields corresponding to configurations where shell gaps provide maximal binding.

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arXiv2025

Role of two-body dissipation on the mean-field dynamics validity

The role of two-body dissipation in nuclear reactions at energies of several times Coulomb barrier remains unclear but is crucial for understanding the mechanisms of deep-inelastic reactions. In this letter, we report a systematic analysis of two-body dissipation effects on the validity of mean-field dynamics, enabled by the TDHF-QRx approach, which incorporates the collision term via the relaxation-time approximation rather than full collision calculations. For deep-inelastic reactions, the contact time between nuclei is found to increase, resulting in changes to the reaction process and fragment properties such as scattering angles and total kinetic energy. These changes become important with the increase of reaction energy and decrease of impact parameter. We identify the range of reaction condition where two-body dissipation becomes significant, providing valuable insights for the applicability of mean-field dynamics approaches. The limitations of model, particularly those arising from the incomplete conservation of the locality of two-body dissipation within the quantum framework, are also discussed.

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arXiv2024

Medium recoil mode of $Δ$ production in single isobaric charge-exchange reactions

The dynamic mechanisms underlying single charge-exchange reactions have been investigated using a theoretical framework that combines the Isospin-dependent Quantum Molecular Dynamics (IQMD) model with the statistical decay model GEMINI++. Two distinct channels contribute to the single isobaric charge-exchange reaction: quasi-elastic channel, where neutron-proton scattering drives the charge-exchange, and inelastic channel, where the $Δ$ particle is produced during the process. In a referenced study [Phys.RevC 106.014618(2022)], experimental data have revealed that the inelastic channel accounts for approximately 50 percent of the single isobaric charge-exchange reaction. However, our current model fails in reproducing the significant contribution of inelastic channel unless the novel medium recoil mode associated with $Δ$ production is considered in the calculations. Notably, this in-medium effect arising from inelastic nucleon-nucleon collisions is not yet incorporated into mainstream microscopic transport models. The dynamical properties of protons and pions emitting in the single isobaric charge-exchange reactions are predicted. This exploration of in-medium effects adds a valuable dimension to our understanding of the intricate dynamics involved in single charge-exchange reactions.

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arXiv2024

Effects of incompressibility on the neutron-proton equilibration in $^{70}$Zn + $^{70}$Zn collisions at 35 MeV/nucleon

Background: The primary goal of studying isospin dynamics via heavy-ion reactions is to explore the isospin dependence of effective interactions within the nuclear equation of state (EOS). Purpose: This work aims to investigate the effects of nuclear incompressibility ($ K_0 $) on neutron-proton equilibration in projectile-like fragments (PLFs). Method: We simulate $^{70}$Zn + $^{70}$Zn collisions at 35 MeV/nucleon using the isospin-dependent quantum molecular dynamics (IQMD) model, coupled with the statistical decay code GEMINI. Results: The IQMD simulations not only reproduce experimental data patterns but also reveal the dynamic mechanisms underlying the binary breakup of PLFs. The rotation of PLFs is influenced by the transformation of angular momentum, which is connected to the isoscalar component of the EOS. This connection explains why shifts in $ K_0 $ affect the description of neutron-proton equilibration as measured by PLF rotation. The simulations demonstrate that a model with a smaller $ K_0 $ paired with a softer symmetry energy, or a larger $ K_0 $ with a slightly stiffer symmetry energy, both offer better indications of neutron-proton equilibration. Conclusion: Considering the uncertainty in $ K_0 $, the slope of the symmetry energy is constrained within the range of $ L = 20 \sim 40 $ MeV, providing valuable insights into the nuclear equation of state.

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arXiv2024

Microscopic study of deformation and orientation effects in heavy-ion reactions above Coulomb barrier using the Boltzmann-Uehling-Uhlenbeck model

Background: The understanding of the impact of initial deformation and collision orientation on quasi-fission and fusion-fission reactions remains incomplete. Purpose: This article aims to explore how the orientation of deformed nuclei influences quasi-fission and fusion-fission around 1.2 VB, employing a micro dynamical method in systems with diverse shapes, namely 24Mg + 178Hf, 34S + 168Er, and 48Ti + 154Sm. Method: Utilizing the Boltzmann-Uehling-Uhlenbeck model, this study investigates quasi-fission and fusion fission reactions. The model elucidates micro-dynamic processes and microscopic observables through the definition of the window and event-by-event simulations. Results: The findings reveal that the orientation of deformed nuclei significantly influences the nucleus-nucleus interaction potential, thereby impacting the competition between quasi-fission and fusion-fission. Particularly, the orientation of the deformed target nucleus emerges as the primary factor affecting this competition. Notably, a higher proportion of fusion-fission events is observed when the target nucleus is in the belly orientation compared to the tip. The study also observes that the configuration of the dinuclear system contributes to fluctuations and dissipation. Collisions with different orientations result in distinct dinuclear system configurations, with belly-oriented collisions leading to larger fluctuations between events, while tip-oriented collisions exhibit smaller fluctuations. Conclusions: Considering diverse orientations of nuclei with distinct initial deformations, this study concludes that the orientation of the target nucleus is the key factor influencing quasi-fission and fusion-fission reactions around 1.2 VB.

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