Fourier parametrization of deformed nuclear shapes. (IMAGE)
Caption
Nuclei are not always spherical — they can stretch and twist in subtle ways. This figure maps the relationship between modern shape parameters q2 and η, and the classic Bohr parameters β and γ, offering a unified view of nuclear deformation. The Fourier parametrization is highly adaptable, capturing effects like shape coexistence and triaxiality with strong numerical stability and convergence.
Credit
Xin Guan
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