This review examines the tendency of light nuclei to exhibit clustering, where correlations
between nucleons result in the formation of precipitates, typically α particles. The …

Recent developments of physics of nuclear clustering are discussed. Our discussions are
mostly focussed on structural problems because the characteristic feature of the recent …

The formed 4He (α) clusters consisting of two neutrons and two protons can be a building
block in light nuclear systems. Intriguingly, these alpha clusters could potentially form alpha …

The present understanding of the structure of the Hoyle state in C 12 is reviewed. Most of the
theoretical approaches to the Hoyle state are shortly summarized. The corresponding results …

An effective α-particle equation is derived for cases where an α particle is bound to a doubly
magic nucleus. As an example, we consider Po 212 with the α on top of the Pb 208 core. We …

The purpose of this article is firstly to review the study of the cluster-gas-like structure,
especially the α-cluster-condensate-like structure, which is a novel type of nuclear structure …

In this article we review the present status of α clustering in nuclear systems. First of all, an
important aspect is condensation in nuclear matter. Like for pairing, quartetting in matter is at …

Isoscalar monopole strength function in 16 O up to E x≃ 40 MeV is discussed. We found that
the fine structures at the low-energy region up to E x≃ 16 MeV in the experimental monopole …

We discuss an algebraic treatment of four-body clusters which includes both continuous and
discrete symmetries. In particular, tetrahedral configurations with T d symmetry are analyzed …

A nucleus is a quantum many body system made of strongly interacting Fermions, protons
and neutrons (nucleons). This produces a rich Nuclear Equation of State whose knowledge …