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A direct fit of the isoscalar spin-orbit and both isoscalar and isovector tensor coupling constants to the f5/2 - f7/2 SO splittings in 40Ca, 56Ni, and 48Ca requires (i) a significant reduction of the standard isoscalar spin-orbit strength and (ii) strong attractive tensor coupling constants. The aim of this paper is to address the consequences of these strong attractive tensor and weak spin-orbit fields on total binding energies, two-neutron separation energies and nuclear deformability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The two-proton decay process is studied by using a simple approach within the framework of scattering theory. We assume that the decaying nucleus is in a pairing state and, therefore, the two-particle wave function on the nuclear surface corresponds to the two protons moving in time-reversed states. This allows us to sustain a simplified version of the decay where the protons are simultaneously emitted with the same energies. We thus obtain a coupled system of radial equations with outgoing boundary conditions. We use similar proton-proton interactions to solve BCS equations and to describe external two-proton dynamics. A strong dependence of the pairing gap and decay width upon the proton-proton interaction strength is revealed. The experimental half-lives of 45Fe and 48Ni are reproduced by using a realistic proton-proton interaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Proton emission studies are presently the focal point of nuclear structure as well as nuclear reaction investigations in rare nuclei. Theoretical approaches to investigate the properties of such nuclei by using proton emission are reviewed. We analyse time-dependent and stationary formalisms within adiabatic and non-adiabatic methods. We investigate and compare the use of resonant Gamow states within coupled channels, R-matrix and distorded wave approaches. We give a description of odd–even as well as odd–odd proton emitters using axially symmetric or triaxial potentials. The emission to excited states of the daughter nucleus and angular distribution of the emitted proton is discussed. The status of numerical applications for both spherical and deformed approaches is reviewed. The importance of proton emission in analysing the properties of nuclear matter under exotic conditions is emphasized. In the appendices we give all technical details necessary to compute the observables connected with proton emission. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The low-lying level schemes and electromagnetic transitions of 109Te, 109I, and the neighboring even-even nucleus 108Te are calculated within the framework of the SD-pair approximation of the nuclear shell model. Good agreement is obtained between the calculated results and experimental data. The favored components of low-lying bands are discussed in the collective nucleon-pair subspace. The weak-coupling picture shown in these nuclei and its relationship with residual quadrupole-quadrupole interaction between valence protons and neutrons are analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]