Finite Nuclei in a Relativistic Mean-Field Model with Derivative Couplings

Abstract

We study finite nuclei, at the mean-field level, using the Zimanyi-Moskowski model and one of its variations (the ZM3 model). We calculate energy levels and ground-state properties in nuclei where the mean-field approach is reliable. The role played by the spin-orbit potential in sorting out mean-field model descriptions is emphasized.

Comments: 17 pages, 9 figures, 30 kbytes. Uses EPSF.TEX. To appear in Zeit. f. Phys. A (Hadrons and Nuclei)