Impact of initial fluctuations and nuclear deformations in isobar collisions

Jian-fei Wang, Hao-jie Xu, Fuqiang Wang

Relativistic isobar (${}_{44}^{96}$Ru+${}_{44}^{96}$Ru and ${}_{40}^{96}$Zr+${}_{40}^{96}$Zr) collisions have revealed intricate differences in their nuclear size and shape, inspiring unco…