Study of Fusion Dynamics Using Skyrme Energy Density Formalism with Different Surface Corrections

Within the framework of Skyrme energy density formalism, we investigate the role of surface corrections on the fusion of colliding nuclei. The coefficient of surface correction is varied between 1/36 and 4/36, and its impact is studied on about 180 reactions. The detailed investigations indicate a linear relationship between the fusion barrier heights and strength of the surface corrections. Our analysis of the fusion barriers advocate the strength of surface correction of 1/36.