CXII. Spin-orbit coupling and the density distribution in heavy nuclei
- 1 September 1955
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Computers in Education
- Vol. 46 (380) , 973-981
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14786440908520618
Abstract
The spin-orbit coupling experienced by a nucleon in a nucleus is interpreted in terms of a neutral two-body spin-orbit potential. An expression of the Thomas form is obtained for the effective spin-orbit potential. It is shown that the spin-orbit splitting in heavy nuclei can be explained satisfactorily if the nuclear density distribution has a finite transition region at the surface and if the neutron distribution has a larger radius than the proton distribution.Keywords
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