Progress of Theoretical Physics Supplement · 2002 · 28 citations · 0 references
EngineeringFusion PowerPlasma PhysicsChemistryFusion MechanismHeavy Ion PhysicControlled Nuclear FusionNucleationFusion DynamicsSuperheavy ElementsMaterials ScienceHigh-energy Nuclear ReactionPhysicsAtomic PhysicsNuclear ReactionsNucleosynthesisNatural SciencesTwo-step ModelChemical KineticsMolecular FragmentationIon Structure
A two-step model is proposed for the fusion mechanism of massive heavy-ion systems which is the most unknown part in the reaction theory for the synthesis of the superheavy elements. It consists of the approaching phase of incident ions and the dynamical shape evolution of the amalgamated system toward the spherical compound nucleus. Preliminary results are presented.