About QFBD Research Group:

The Quantum Few-Body Dynamics (QFBD) Research Group, established in 2020 at the School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, is at the forefront of theoretical nuclear physics research. Led by Professor Jin Lei, our interdisciplinary team specializes in quantum few-body dynamics and nuclear reaction theory, with particular expertise in exotic nuclei and weakly bound systems.

Research Focus:

• Nuclear Reaction Dynamics: Advanced theoretical modeling of nuclear reactions involving halo and weakly bound nuclei
• Quantum Few-Body Systems: Development and application of sophisticated few-body models including Faddeev equations and continuum methods
• Computational Nuclear Physics: Creation of cutting-edge computational tools and algorithms for nuclear structure and reaction calculations
• Breakup and Fusion Mechanisms: Investigation of reaction mechanisms in weakly bound projectile-induced processes

Theoretical Expertise: Our research employs state-of-the-art theoretical frameworks including quantum scattering theory, Continuum-Discretized Coupled-Channels (CDCC), Distorted Wave Born Approximation (DWBA), the Ichimura-Austern-Vincent (IAV) model, and complex scaling methods. We bridge fundamental quantum mechanics with practical nuclear physics applications.

Research Achievements: Our group has made significant contributions to understanding nuclear reaction mechanisms, particularly in weakly bound systems. We have developed novel theoretical approaches that have advanced the field’s understanding of breakup and fusion processes. Our work has been published in top-tier journals and has influenced experimental programs worldwide.

Highlighted Publications:

1. Jin Lei and Antonio M. Moro, ‘Unraveling the Reaction Mechanisms Leading to Partial Fusion of Weakly Bound Nuclei’, Phys. Rev. Lett. 123, 232501 (2019).
2. Jin Lei and Antonio M. Moro, ‘Puzzle of Complete Fusion Suppression in Weakly Bound Nuclei: A Trojan Horse Effect?’, Phys. Rev. Lett. 122, 042503 (2019).
3. Jin Lei and Antonio M. Moro, ‘Numerical assessment of post-prior equivalence for inclusive breakup reactions’, Phys. Rev. C 92, 061602(R) (2015). Editors’ Suggestion
4. Rodrigo Navarro Pérez and Jin Lei, ‘Is the unusual near-threshold potential behavior in elastic scattering of weakly-bound nuclei a precision error?’, Physics Letters B 795, 200–205 (2019).
5. A. Di Pietro, A.M. Moro, Jin Lei and R. de Diego, ‘Insights into the dynamics of breakup of the halo nucleus 11Be on a 64Zn target’, Physics Letters B 798, 134954 (2019).
6. Jin Lei, L. Hlophe, Ch. Elster, A. Nogga, F. M. Nunes and D. R. Phillips, ‘Few-body universality in the deuteron- alpha system’, Phys. Rev. C 98, 051001(R) (2018).
7. Jin Lei and Antonio M. Moro, ‘Post-prior equivalence for transfer reactions with complex potentials’, Phys. Rev. C 97, 011601(R) (2018).

Opportunities: We actively seek talented and motivated researchers to join our team. The group recruits doctoral students, master’s students, and postdoctoral researchers annually. We welcome applications from candidates with strong backgrounds in theoretical physics, nuclear physics, or computational physics who are interested in contributing to cutting-edge research in quantum few-body dynamics.

Contact: For inquiries about research opportunities, collaborations, or general information, please contact Professor Jin Lei at jinl@tongji.edu.cn.

We are grateful for funding from Tongji University and NSFC.