Nuclear deformation effect on the binding energies in heavy ions (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the finite-nuclear-size correction to atomic energy levels, particularly focusing on how nuclear deformation affects binding energies in heavy ions. A detailed analysis of the nuclear shape is provided, leading to the derivation of approximate analytical formulas applicable to deformed nuclei. The implications of this analysis include improved theoretical accuracy for the ground-state Lamb shift in heavy ions like 238U, demonstrating the significance of precise nuclear measurements in high-precision quantum electrodynamics.