Modeling Nuclei for Simulated Nuclear Collisions

Title

Modeling Nuclei for Simulated Nuclear Collisions

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Publication Date

4-2020

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Type

Individual

Degree Type

Undergraduate

Mentor

Matt Caplan

Abstract

Traditional methods of simulating nuclear fragmentations require considerable of computational resources. To combat this, we have utilized a new classical nuclear model to both reduce computational load and maintain a high level of accuracy. This model treats both protons and neutrons as point particles that only interact in two particle interactions. We have validated the model for select light nuclei, comparing nuclear binding energies we obtained from simulations and analytical calculations to experimental values. We model heavy nuclei with a body centered cubic lattice, and automatically generate stable configurations of very large nuclei to simulate collisions.

Notes

Authors: Ian Freeman, Brighton Coe

This project has not received IRB approval.

Modeling Nuclei for Simulated Nuclear Collisions
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