Annalen der Physik

(Ann. Phys. 6/2024)

Published Jun 1, 2024• 0 citations

Abstract

Matrix-Product State Approach The atomic nucleus contains particles that form interacting pairs, mirroring the Cooper pairs observed in superconductors. These pairs are traditionally analyzed using the mean-field technique pioneered by Bardeen, Cooper, and Schrieffer (BCS). However, the matrix-product state (MPS) approach, originally developed for one-dimensional spin chains in condensed-matter physics, offers a significant advancement. This method enables the precise computation of nuclear properties from both simple and more generalized pairing Hamiltonians, eliminating the artifacts commonly associated with mean-field approximations. For further details, see article number 2300436 by Roman Rausch and co-workers.

DOI: 10.1002/andp.202470013

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