Pairing correlations and two-nucleon transfer between heavy nuclei

Abstract

This article describes recent theoretical and experimental developments for studying transfer reactions between heavy nuclei. A general discussion of reaction dynamics and pairing effects in heavy-ion transfer reactions is followed by a description of the recent development of experimental techniques. A discussion of general features of heavy-ion-induced few-nucleon transfer reactions and specific quantitative comparisons are presented, with emphasis on the study of the enhancement and the oscillating nature of two-nucleon transfer associated with pairing correlations. The article concludes with a summary of the outlook for further development of the experimental and theoretical techniques.