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Nuclear clustering in N = Z nuclei has been studied for many decades. Of particular relevance are states close to the decay thresholds, as described by the Ikeda diagram. Recent interest has focused on loosely bound systems as observed with exotic nuclei. Extreme deformations are simultaneously observed. In the deformed shell model these are referred to as super- and hyper-deformation. Another feature related to clustering is the development of octupole deformations. A possible approach to describe these states is to use explicitly molecular concepts, with neutrons in covalent binding orbits. Examples for molecular structure in beryllium isotopes and in other neutron-rich light nuclei (carbon and neon) are now well established. The predicted chain states in the carbon isotopes are the first example of structures with an axis ratio of 3:1. A threshold diagram for molecular configurations in nuclei with clusters and covalent neutrons can be established.
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von Oertzen, W. Nuclear clusters and covalently bound nuclear molecules. APH N.S., Heavy Ion Physics 18, 157–170 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1556/APH.18.2003.2-4.7
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