Symmetry energy and neutron-proton radii studies with a Wigner-Heisenberg monopole-monopole interaction

Abstract

The symmetry energy in nuclei is studied using a monopole-monopole two boby interaction which has an isospin dependent term. A Hartree theory is developed for this interaction which has an oscillator shell model basis with corresponding shell structure. The role of shell structure on the symmetry energy is then studied. We also find that the strength of the Heisenberg interaction is very important for understanding the difference between proton and neutron radii and features associated with halo nuclei. PACS numbers: 21.10.Sf, 21.65Cd, 21.65Ef