Abstract
Constrained Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov theory with SLy5 Skyrme force has been applied for even-even 142-164Nd isotopes to investigate the structural evolution of Nd isotopic chain. In this work, ground-state energies and charge radii of Nd isotopes have been carried out as in good agreement with the experimental data. The systematic investigation of ground-state shape evolution between spherical U(5) and axially deformed SU(3) for 142-164Nd has been studied by using potential energy curves.

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