On variational trial functions in the extended Thomas-Fermi method

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Main Authors: Potekhin, A. Y., Chugunov, A. I., Shchechilin, N. N., Chamel, N.
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Published: 2024
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author Potekhin, A. Y.
Chugunov, A. I.
Shchechilin, N. N.
Chamel, N.
author_facet Potekhin, A. Y.
Chugunov, A. I.
Shchechilin, N. N.
Chamel, N.
contents Parametrized nucleon density distributions are widely employed for the calculation of the properties of atomic nuclei and dense inhomogeneous matter in compact stars within the Thomas-Fermi method and its extensions. We show that the use of insufficiently smooth parametrizations may deteriorate the accuracy of this method. We discuss and clarify the smoothness condition using the example of the so-called "nuclear pasta" in the neutron star mantle.
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spellingShingle On variational trial functions in the extended Thomas-Fermi method
Potekhin, A. Y.
Chugunov, A. I.
Shchechilin, N. N.
Chamel, N.
Nuclear Theory
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Parametrized nucleon density distributions are widely employed for the calculation of the properties of atomic nuclei and dense inhomogeneous matter in compact stars within the Thomas-Fermi method and its extensions. We show that the use of insufficiently smooth parametrizations may deteriorate the accuracy of this method. We discuss and clarify the smoothness condition using the example of the so-called "nuclear pasta" in the neutron star mantle.
title On variational trial functions in the extended Thomas-Fermi method
topic Nuclear Theory
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.11021