THSR wave function and non-localized clustering

Abstract

AbstractThe main ideas to construct the THSR wave function are given, and the relation to other approaches such as the Brink-type cluster wave function approach is shown. The effect of the Pauli-forbidden states on the inter-cluster potential is described by the orthogonality condition model. The duality of the cluster structure and shell-model structure for nuclei in the ground state and in excited states is discussed. Future work on $$n \alpha $$ n α condensate states in more complex nuclei and the formation of cluster structures in excited nuclei is outlined.