Rigorous proof of the Strutinsky energy theorem and foundations of nuclear density functional theory

2026/05/09 by Chong Qi · 1 voice
Mathematics · Physics and Astronomy · #Mathematical functions and polynomials #Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics #Spectral Theory in Mathematical Physics

paper · doi:10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140528

openalex publication_date 2026/05/09 · openalex created_date 2026/05/09 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

We have derived a rigorous theoretical proof of the Strutinsky energy theorem. This proof not only provides a proper interpretation of the shell-correction decomposition, resolving decades of confusion, but also lays a foundation for constructing nuclear density functionals.

Citations

• Self-Consistent Equations Including Exchange and Correlation Effects
• “Shells” in deformed nuclei
• Shell effects in nuclear masses and deformation energies

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• I am happy to share again on this exciting new platform that, finally, a proof has been found for what is arguably one of the most important theorems in nuclear structure theory of the last six decade [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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