Microscopic analysis of induced nuclear fission dynamics

The dynamics of low-energy induced fission is explored using a consistent microscopic framework that combines the time-dependent generator coordinate method (TDGCM) and nuclear density functional theory (TDDFT). While former presents fully quantum mechanical approach describes entire process as an adiabatic evolution collective degrees freedom, latter models dissipative final stage by propagating nucleons independently toward scission beyond. By combining two methods, based on same energy pairing interaction, we perform illustrative calculation charge distribution yields total kinetic for $^{240}$Pu. For saddle-to-scission phase set initial points TDDFT selected along iso-energy curve beyond outer barrier deformation surface, TDGCM used to calculate probability wave function reaches these at different times. Fission observables are computed with both methods compared available data. relative merits including fluctuations one-body dissipation mechanism (TDDFT) discussed.