Search for the $\alpha$ + core structure in the ground state bands of $22\le Z\le 42$ even-even nuclei

Abstract

A systematic analysis of the $\alpha$ + core structure is performed in the ground state bands of even-even nuclei of the $22\le Z\le 42$ region in terms of the Local Potential Model. The $\alpha$ + core interaction is described by the nuclear potential of (1 + Gaussian)$\times$(W.S. + W.S.${}^3$) shape with 2 free parameters. Properties such as energy levels, reduced $\alpha$-widths, $B(E2)$ transition rates and rms charge radii are calculated and compared with experimental data. A good agreement with the experimental data is obtained in general, even for the nuclei without the $\alpha$ + {doubly closed shell core} configuration. The analysis of the selected nuclei in the $22\le Z\le 42$ region indicates that ${}^{44}$Ti and ${}^{94}$Mo have a greater $\alpha$-clustering degree in comparison with their respective neighboring nuclei of this set. In addition, the model points to the existence of nuclei without the $\alpha$ + {doubly closed shell core} configuration with a significant $\alpha$-clustering degree compared to ${}^{44}$Ti, ${}^{60}$Zn, and ${}^{94}$Mo. The study shows that the $\alpha$ + core approach is satisfactorily applicable to nuclei other than those with $\alpha$-clustering above double-shell closures.

20 pages, 8 figures. Accepted for publication in Physical Review C

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