Answer to Question #75411 in Quantum Mechanics for Anju

Question

Consider nuclei with small mass number A such that .

N = Z =A/2. Neglecting
pairing term (∈) show that semi-empirical formula is given by

BE/A = α −βA(to the power -1/3)− δA(to the power 2/3) / 4.
Obtain the value of A and Z for which binding energy per nucleon (BE / A) is
maximum. Take β = 17 ,8. δ = 71.0 .