Advances in Nuclear Physics and Symmetry
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nuclear structure; collective models; computational physics; mathematical physics
Interests: theoretical nuclear physics; computational physics; mathematical physics; quantum physics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The atomic nucleus, a quantum many-particle system, often exhibits deformation as its native state, contrasting with the classical view of a spherical nuclear shape. Such spherical configurations are rare and typically found near nuclear shell closures. Nuclear shape and its symmetry dynamical properties are governed by the interplay of the mean-field generated by the strong nuclear force and the shell structure, giving rise to a rich variety of phenomena across the nuclear chart. This intricate relationship between shapes and shells leads to symmetries, structure effects, and transitions that are central to the challenge of understanding nuclear structure.
This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research on nuclear shapes, symmetries, and the interplay of deformations and shell effects. It will explore both theoretical advancements and experimental breakthroughs, with a focus on how symmetry principles govern the behavior of atomic nuclei. By compiling cutting-edge research, the Special Issue seeks to address key challenges in understanding nuclear structure and to highlight the relevance of symmetry in both the development of new theoretical models and the interpretation of experimental data. The topics align with the scope of Symmetry, which emphasizes the application of symmetry principles across disciplines, and this issue will provide an in-depth look at how these principles are crucial for advancing the study of nuclear structure.
We welcome contributions in the following themes:
- Shapes and symmetries—geometric and algebraic aspects.
- Collective and microscopic models for nuclear deformations.
- Shape coexistence and phase-transition phenomena.
- New data on nuclear deformations and advanced experimental techniques.
- Geometric and algebraic symmetry aspects of nuclear shapes.
- Complex nuclear shapes, isomers, and cluster phenomena.
- Interdisciplinary aspects: shape phenomena in other physical systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Alaaeddine Lahbas
Prof. Dr. Mustapha Oulne
Dr. Petrică Buganu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nuclear deformation
- nuclear symmetry
- shape coexistence
- phase transitions
- critical point symmetries
- collective models
- microscopic models
- nuclear structure
- experimental nuclear physics
- geometric and algebraic symmetries
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