Recalling that the Fermi-Dirac distribution function applies to all fermions, including protons and neutrons, each of which

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Recalling that the Fermi-Dirac distribution function applies to all fermions, including protons and neutrons, each of which have spin 1/2, consider a nucleus of 22Ne consisting of 10 protons and 12 neutrons. Protons are distinguishable from neutrons, so two of each particle (spin up, spin down) can be put into each energy state. Assuming that the radius of the 22Ne nucleus is 3.1 x 10-15 m, estimate the Fermi energy and the average energy of the nucleus in 22Ne. Express your results in MeV. Do the results seem reasonable?

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Modern Physics

ISBN: 9781429250788

6th Edition

Authors: Paul A. Tipler, Ralph Llewellyn

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