Time-Dependent Hartree-Fock Calculation of the ReactionO16+O16in Three Dimensions

Abstract

We have solved the time-dependent Hartree-Fock equations in three dimensions for the heavy-ion reaction ${}_{}{}^{16}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{O}$+${}_{}{}^{16}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{O}$ at energies $\frac{E_{\mathrm{lab}}}{A_{\mathrm{proj}}}=8\mathrm{}$, 16, and 24 MeV and impact parameters $b=0\mathrm{}$. 2, 4, 6, and 8 fm. The potential used is a simplified form of the Skyrme interaction. An angular-momentum window for complete fusion is predicted. A multifluid flow pattern similar to that of atomic physics is observed and seems to cast doubts on the validity of the simplified axiality and rigid clutching assumptions currently made.