# Evolving theoretical descriptions of heavy-ion fusion :from phenomenological to microscopic approaches

Source: [Evolving theoretical descriptions of heavy-ion fusion :from phenomenological to microscopic approaches](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa36d21e209131ce8ad494>)

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Authors: K. Hagino

Published: 2017-04-14T03:23:23.000Z

## Abstract

We overview the current status of theoretical approaches for heavy-ion fusion reactions at subbarrier energies. We particularly discuss theoretical challenges in the coupled-channels approach, that include i) a description of deep subbarrier hindrance of fusion cross sections, ii) the role of nuclear dissipation, iii) fusion of unstable nuclei, and iv) an interplay between fusion and multi-nucleon transfer processes. We also present results of a semi-microscopic approach to heavy-ion fusion reactions, that combines the coupled-channels approach with state-of-the-art microscopic nuclear structure calculations.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/1704.04337>)

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