Bimodality and Coulomb effects with a canonical thermodynamic model
arXiv:0809.0170 · doi:10.1016/j.nuclphysa.2008.11.001
Abstract
The effect of the Coulomb interaction on the phase diagram of finite nuclei is studied within the Canonical Thermodynamic Model. If Coulomb effects are artificially switched off, this model shows a phenomenology consistent with the liquid-gas phase transition. The inclusion of Coulomb does not significantly affect the phase diagram but it drastically modifies the nature and order parameter of the transition. A clear understanding of the phenomenon can be achieved looking at the distribution of the largest fragment produced in each fragmentation event. Possible connections with experimental observations are outlined.
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