Lattice models for quark, nuclear structure and nuclear reaction studies

Abstract

Because of their computational simplicity, lattice models have found various uses in quark, nuclear structure and nuclear reaction (multifragmentation and heavy-ion) studies. However, differences in the mean density of particles among crystal types lead to significantly different properties, indicating that simulations using nucleon lattices should compare several lattice structures. The characteristics of five important lattice groups are discussed and fundamental algorithms are provided.