The Shell Model of the Nucleus 4. Applications – nuclear spin [Sec. 6.1 and 6.3 Dunlap]
Switching to the nucleus Even for large A and large l one is not going to get a big splitting. This was not able to change the magic numbers. Mayer, Jensen, Haxel and Suess knew this – they had done this calculation – it had no effect on the magic numbers. What they discovered was that this relativistic Spin Orbit energy was being swamped by another Spin-Orbit energy that was coming from a non-relativistic source.
The Full Energy Level diagram of the SHELL MODEL Remember the occupancy of each level nl j is (2j+1) – only depends on j The parity of each level nl j is only depends on l PARITY -
Predicting nuclear spins UNDERSTANDING j-j COUPLING One nucleon in a j-state Two nucleons in same j-state A B Both the states A and B (and any other m j substate) is ok by Pauli Principle. But state B is the lower energy state – because the strong interaction averaged over space is maximized. HIGHER ENERGY STATE LOW ENERGY STATE
Predicting nuclear spins SPIN OF EVEN- EVEN NUCLEI One nucleon in a j-stateTwo nucleons in same j-state CORROLARY: If a nucleus has an even number of neutrons – then these will couple to give spin zero If a nucleus has an even number of protons – then these will couple to give spin zero If a nucleus has N=EVEN, and Z=EVEN then J=0
Predicting nuclear spins SPIN OF ODD- EVEN NUCLEI One nucleon in a j-state2 nucleons in same j-state3 nucleons in same j-state CORROLARY: Since all EVEN-EVEN configurations are J=0 states – it follows that any EVEN-ODD nucleus must be getting its spin J from the single unpaired nucleon
Neutron and Proton levels The potential as seen by a proton is different – especially in large nuclei – there is a Coulomb “tail” outside the nucleus and a “bump” in the center. This does not effect the lower energy levels up to magic (special) number
Neutron and Proton levels For large nuclei (Z>50) there can be some subtle changes in the energy level sequencing due to the Coulomb potential. parity
PREDICTING NUCLEAR SPINS
Predicting nuclear spins NuclideJJ comment 0+0+ stable 10 5 y E.C stable d stable 4.5d stable
PREDICTING NUCLEAR SPIN – Lead isotopes L=4
PREDICTING NUCLEAR SPIN – Lead isotopes
Excited states of 41 Ca 1 ?
Excited states of 17 O and 17 F NOTE: As far as the strong force is concerned these two nuclei are THE SAME! The strong force does not distinguish n and p. But the EM force does.