Towards symmetry-unrestricted Skyrme-HFB in coordinate-space representation: the example of rotational bands of the octupole-deformed nucleus ${}^{222}$Th

Abstract

We report on cranked Skyrme-HFB calculations of rotational bands of the octupole-deformed nucleus ${}^{222}$Th. A sudden change in configuration is observed, with the shape of the yrast state jumping from large octupole deformation at low spin to small octupole deformation at high spin.

Accepted for publication in Acta Physica Polonica B. v2: corrected typos and clarified fig. 1

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