QRAP: A numerical code for projected (Q)uasiparticle (RA)ndom (P)hase approximation

Abstract

A computer code for quasiparticle random phase approximation – QRPA and projected quasiparticle random phase approximation – PQRPA models of nuclear structure is explained in details. The residual interaction is approximated by a simple ä-force. An important application of the code consists in evaluating nuclear matrix elements involved in neutrino–nucleus reactions. As an example, cross sections for 56Fe and 12C are calculated and the code output is explained. The application to other nuclei and the description of other nuclear and weak decay processes are also discussed.