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most citedIntertwined Quantum Phase Transitions in the Zr Isotopes

51 citations · 217 across the 25 of their papers we have counts for

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nucl-ex2026

Lifetime measurements in neutron-rich odd-A yttrium isotopes (Y): Investigation of shape coexistence and the intertwined quantum phase transition

A. Pfeil, N. Gavrielov, U. Köster +9

Lifetimes of 16 excited states in the neutron-rich odd- nuclei Y were measured using fast-timing - coincidence spectroscopy with fast scintillation detectors at…

nucl-th2026

Configuration crossing, shape evolution, and odd-proton polarization in yttrium isotopes

Noam Gavrielov

The odd-mass Y isotopes provide a testing ground for how an unpaired proton modifies an abrupt collective structural evolution. A configuration-mixing Bose-Fermi de…

nucl-th2026

Intertwined quantum phase transitions in the even-even Sr isotopes

Noam Gavrielov

The even-even Sr isotopes are identified as a region of intertwined quantum phase transitions (IQPTs). In this scenario, a quantum phase transition involving the crossin…

nucl-th2025★ 5 cited

Geometry of Configuration Mixing in Bose-Fermi Systems

A. Leviatan, N. Gavrielov

A geometric interpretation for an algebraic interacting boson-fermion model with configuration mixing is presented. The formalism is based on an extended Bose-Fermi matrix coherent…

nucl-th2025

Vibrational structure and symmetry in Cd

A. Leviatan, J. E. Garcí a-Ramos, N. Gavrielov +1

We show that a vibrational interpretation and good U(5) symmetry are maintained for the majority of low-lying normal states in Cd isotopes, consistent with the…

nucl-th2024

Competing shape evolution, crossing configurations and single particle levels in nuclei

Noam Gavrielov

The evolution of shape in the even-even zirconium (Zr) isotopes has been the subject of study for many years. However, the odd-mass isotopes have not been investigated as extensive…

nucl-ex2024

Shape Coexistence in Zr from a Model-Independent Analysis

N. Marchini, M. Rocchini, M. Zielinska +33

Low-lying states of Zr were investigated via low-energy multi-step Coulomb excitation. From the measured -ray yields, \textcolor{black}{16} reduced \textcolor{black}{E2}…

nucl-th2024★ 1 cited

Intertwined quantum phase transitions in the zirconium and niobium isotopes

N. Gavrielov

Nuclei in the region exhibit intricate shape-evolution and configuration crossing signatures. Exploring both even-even and their adjacent odd-mass nuclei gives furthe…

nucl-th2023

Intertwined quantum phase transitions in odd-mass Nb isotopes

A. Leviatan, N. Gavrielov, F. Iachello

A detailed analysis of odd-mass Nb isotopes, in the framework of the interacting boson-fermion model with configuration mixing, discloses the effects of an abrupt crossing of state…

nucl-th2023★ 9 cited

Persistent vibrational structure in Cd

N. Gavrielov, J. E. Garcia-Ramos, P. Van Isacker +1

The empirical spectra and decay rates in Cd are shown to be consistent with a vibrational interpretation for low-lying normal states, coexisting with a sin…

nucl-th2023★ 17 cited

Configuration mixing and intertwined quantum phase transitions in odd-mass niobium isotopes

N. Gavrielov

Nuclei in the region have one of the most complicated structural evolution across the nuclear chart, with coexisting shapes arising from different m…

nucl-th2023

An algebraic approach to intertwined quantum phase transitions in the Zr isotopes

N. Gavrielov

The algebraic framework of the interacting boson model with configuration mixing is employed to demonstrate the occurrence of intertwined quantum phase transitions (IQPTs) in the $…

nucl-th2022★ 17 cited

Mixed configurations and intertwined quantum phase transitions in odd-mass nuclei

Noam Gavrielov, Amiram Leviatan, Francesco Iachello

We introduce a new Bose-Fermi framework for studying spectral properties and quantum phase transitions (QPTs) in odd-mass nuclei, in the presence of configuration mixing. A detaile…

nucl-th2022★ 42 cited

Zr Isotopes as a region of intertwined quantum phase transitions

N. Gavrielov, A. Leviatan, F. Iachello

The zirconium isotopes with 92110 have one of the most complicated evolution of structure in the nuclear chart. In order to understand the structural evolution of these iso…

nucl-th2021

Linking partial dynamical symmetry to nuclear energy density functionals

A. Leviatan, N. Gavrielov, K. Nomura

We use self-consistent mean-field methods in combination with the interacting boson model (IBM) of nuclei, to establish a linkage between universal energy density functionals (EDFs…

nucl-ex2021★ 29 cited

Tests of collectivity in Zr by absolute transition rates

V. Karayonchev, J. Jolie, A. Blazhev +13

Lifetimes of low-spin excited states in Zr were measured using the recoil-distance Doppler-shift technique and the Doppler-shift attenuation method. The nucleus of interest…

nucl-th2021★ 4 cited

Partial dynamical symmetry from energy density functionals

K. Nomura, N. Gavrielov, A. Leviatan

We show that the notion of partial dynamical symmetry is robust and founded on a microscopic many-body theory of nuclei. Based on the universal energy density functional framework,…

nucl-th2019

Multiple quantum phase transitions in the Zr isotopes

N. Gavrielov, A. Leviatan, F. Iachello

We present a detailed analysis of spectra and other observables for the entire chain of Zr isotopes, from neutron number 52 to 70, in the framework of the interacting boson model w…

nucl-th2019★ 20 cited

Interplay between shape-phase transitions and shape coexistence in the Zr isotopes

N. Gavrielov, A. Leviatan, F. Iachello

We investigate the evolution of structure in the zirconium isotopes where one of the most complex situations encountered in nuclear physics occurs. We demonstrate the role of two c…

nucl-th2019

Intertwined quantum phase transitions in the Zr chain

N. Gavrielov, A. Leviatan, F. Iachello

We introduce the notion of intertwined quantum phase transitions (IQPTs), for which a crossing of two configurations coexists with a pronounced shape-evolution of each configuratio…

nucl-th2019★ 51 cited

Intertwined Quantum Phase Transitions in the Zr Isotopes

N. Gavrielov, A. Leviatan, F. Iachello

We explore the situation of intertwined quantum phase transitions (IQPTs), for which a QPT involving a crossing of two configurations is accompanied by a shape evolution of each co…

nucl-th2018

Partial dynamical symmetry and the phonon structure of cadmium isotopes

A. Leviatan, N. Gavrielov

The phonon structure and spectral properties of states in Cd are addressed by including proton excitations in the phonon basis and exploiting a partial dynamical symmetry t…

nucl-th2018

Symmetry-Based Approach to Shape Coexistence in Nuclei

A. Leviatan, N. Gavrielov

A symmetry-based approach for describing shape-coexistence, is presented in the framework of the interacting boson model of nuclei. It involves a construction of a number-conservin…

nucl-th2018★ 5 cited

Partial dynamical symmetry and the vibrational structure of Cd isotopes

A. Leviatan, N. Gavrielov, J. E. Garcia-Ramos +1

The recently reported deviations of selected non-yrast states in Cd from the expected spherical-vibrator behaviour, is addressed by means of an Hamiltonian with U(5) partia…