The prominent role of the heaviest fragment in multifragmentation and phase transition for hot nuclei

Abstract

The role played by the heaviest fragment in partitions of multifragmenting hot nuclei is emphasized. Its size/charge distribution (mean value, fluctuations and shape) gives information on properties of fragmenting nuclei and on the associated phase transition.

11 pages, Proceedings of IWND09, August 23-25, Shanghai (China)