Error analysis of the finite-range liquid-drop model
Phys. Rev. C 113, 024327 – Published 19 February, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/mc8q-59nn
Abstract
Macroscopic-microscopic models are a popular family of models used to accurately calculate various observables, such as masses or fission yields. In this article, we reexamine the well-known finite-range liquid-drop model using a new shape parametrization based on Fourier series. We present a new fitting protocol for the model to study statistical properties such as the correlation between parameters and their statistical uncertainties. We then use these results to propagate uncertainties on nuclear masses and fission barriers.
