Abstract
An isospin-dependent coupled-channel optical model potential containing a dispersive term with a nonlocal contribution is used to simultaneously fit the available experimental database (including strength functions and scattering radius) for neutron and proton scattering on strongly deformed and nuclei. The energy range 0.001–200 MeV is covered. A dispersive coupled-channel optical model (DCCOM) potential with parameters that show a smooth energy dependence and energy-independent geometry are determined from fits to the entire data set. Calculations using the obtained DCCOM potential reproduce measured total cross-section differences between and within experimental uncertainty. The isovector terms and the observed very weak dependence of the geometrical parameters on mass number A allow us to extend the derived potential parameters to neighboring actinide nuclei with great confidence.
- Received 2 September 2005
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.72.064610
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