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Liquid Drop Model

An approximate model of the nucleus that treats it like a liquid drop, utilizing empirical parameters to predict nuclear properties and reactions.

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The statement of the theorem

The binding energy

B(A, Z)

of a nucleus with

A

nucleons and

Z

protons, according to the Semi-Empirical Mass Formula (SEMF), is given by:\n

B(A, Z) = a_v A - a_s A^{2/3} - a_c \frac{Z(Z-1)}{A^{1/3}} - a_{sym} \frac{(A-2Z)^2}{A} + \text{Correction Terms}

Source: Wikipedia