Abstract
We propose a system of simple rules which give the binding energy and approximate ground state structure of a nucleus, dependent only on the number of protons and neutrons making it up. This “nuclear code” is based on theN-quark Schrödinger equation and uses ideas familiar from atomic chemistry. We demonstrate some of the important ramifications by computing the4He elastic form factor. The nuclear code performs better than its atomic counterpart.
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