One-body dissipation in a linear response approach

S. E. Koonin, R. L. Hatch, J. Randrup

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Abstract

The techniques of linear response theory are applied to nuclear one-body dissipation. For leptodermous nuclei, the rate of energy dissipation is characterized by a kernel, γ, coupling the motion at different points in the nuclear surface. This kernel is simply related to the Green function for the nuclear potential. The spatial and thermal behavior of γ is investigated for semi-infinite nuclear matter and compared with classical formulas. Corrections for surface diffuseness are also estimated. For arbitrary nuclear shapes, an integral equation is given from which γ may be evaluated. This is then used to estimate curvature corrections to the planar results. Finally, extensions and limitations of our approach are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)87-107
Number of pages21
JournalNuclear Physics, Section A
Volume283
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 6 1977

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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