
In a finite temperature Thomas-Fermi theory with realistic nuclear interactions, we construct caloric curves for finite nuclei enclosed in a sphere of about $4 - 8$ times the normal nuclear volume. The specific heat capacity $C_v$ shows a peaked structure that is possibly indicative of a liquid-gas phase transition in finite nuclear systems.
16 pages, Revtex, figures included, version to appear in Phys. Rev. C, (Rapid Comm.)
Nuclear Theory (nucl-th), Nuclear Theory, FOS: Physical sciences
Nuclear Theory (nucl-th), Nuclear Theory, FOS: Physical sciences
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