The discussion revolves around the binding energy of nucleons in a nucleus, specifically focusing on the strong interaction's contribution to the energy of the nucleus as described by a formula involving parameters related to the number of nucleons (A) and protons (Z).
Several hints have been provided to guide the exploration of the problem, with participants attempting to derive values for r and p based on specific cases. There is an ongoing examination of the implications of the strong interaction and how it applies to nucleons in the nucleus.
Participants express uncertainty about how to apply the given constraints and the theoretical background necessary for the problem. The discussion reflects a need for clarification on the nature of the strong interaction and its effects on binding energy.
I have an idea. If ##N## is the number of neutrons, then ##U_f = E_f (Z+N)^r Z^p##. For the constraint (i) if I first put ##Z=1## and so ##N=1##, then I put ##Z=2## with ##Z+N## constant (N=0), I have $$E_f 2^r \cdot 1 = E_f 2^r 2^p$$ so ##p=0##.mfb said:See the two hints I gave.
Can you explain this in other words? I don't get what you saymfb said:What can you say about the energy per nucleus if there is no long-range contribution?