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In this paper, an overview of some aspects of quantum phase transitions (QPT) in nuclei is given and they are: (i) QPT in interacting boson model (sdIBM), (ii) QPT in two-level models, (iii) critical point E(5) and X(5) symmetries, (iv) QPT in a simple solvable model with three-body forces. In addition, some open problems are also given.
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Thanks are due to F Iachello, R Sahu and R Palit for many useful discussions.
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KOTA, V.K.B. Lie algebra symmetries and quantum phase transitions in nuclei. Pramana - J Phys 82, 743–755 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-014-0725-6
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Keywords
- Symmetries; quantum phase transitions
- nuclear structure
- two-level models
- critical point symmetries
- SU(3), three-body forces