Open Problems in $α$ Particle Condensation
arXiv:1003.1172 · doi:10.1088/0954-3899/37/6/064012
Abstract
$α$ particle condensation is a novel state in nuclear systems. We briefly review the present status on the study of $α$ particle condensation and address the open problems in this research field: $α$ particle condensation in heavier systems other than the Hoyle state, linear chain and $α$ particle rings, Hoyle-analogue states with extra neutrons, $α$ particle condensation related to astrophysics, etc.
12 pages. To be published in J. of Phys. G special issue on Open Problems in Nuclear Structure (OPeNST)