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| Format: | Preprint |
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2026
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| Online Access: | https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.11265 |
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- Conventionally, octupole deformation in nuclei has been attributed to strong $Δl=3$ couplings between opposite-parity single-particle orbitals. In this work, we demonstrate that the often-overlooked $Δl=1$ mode also plays an important role. Taking orbitals near the octupole magic number $N = 134$ as a benchmark, we systematically evaluate the $Δl = 1$ and $Δl = 3$ mixing ratios of the wave functions within the Nilsson model, interpreting the trends through matrix elements of the deformed potential. We introduce component-resolved single-particle octupole energy contributions, based on the Hellmann--Feynman relation, to quantify the contributions of each $(Δl,Δj)$ coupling. Furthermore, the impact of $Δl = 1$ coupling on the rotational structure is demonstrated via particle-rotor model calculations for $^{221}$Ra and $^{223}$Th. Our work suggests that $Δl=1$ and $Δl=3$ octupole couplings act synergistically in driving reflection asymmetry, necessitating a revised paradigm for understanding octupole correlation.