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AUTHOR
K. Sistemich
Structure of the neutron-rich nucleus 37 94 rb57
A level scheme has been established for 37 94 Rb57 based on studies at the fission-product separator JOSEF ofγγ coincidences following theβ- decay of94Kr. For the 190.7 keV level a half-life of 2.5(8) ns has been determined through the centroid-shift method. The majorβ-decay branch of94Kr proceeds with log ft=3.7 into the 988.4 keV state in94Rb. This transition must be of the 0+→1+ GT type involving the transitionνg7/2→πg9/2. IBFFM calculations have been performed for94Rb, starting from the parametrization used in the previous IBM investigations for the isotope93Rb and the isotone96Y. A theoretical interpretation of the low-lying levels including propositions for the spins is given in a com…
Structure of the Triplet of low-lying states in101Mo
The properties of the triplet of low-lying states in101Mo have been studied through spectroscopy of theγ radiation following thermal neutron capture in100Mo and β− decay of101Nb and through a measurement of the proton angular distributions in the100Mo(d,p) reaction with 14 MeV deuteron energy. The half-lives of the 13.5 keV state and the 57.0 keV 5/2+ state have been measured as 226(7) and 133(7)ns, respectively. These values and the quadrupole/dipole mixing ratios of the 13.5 keV and 43.5 keV transitions yield spin and parity 3/2+ for the 13.5 keV level. The E2 components in the 13.5 (3/2+ →1/2+) and 43.5 keV (5/2+→3/2+) transitions are ≦ 8·10−4 and 54(9)%, respectively. The possibility of…
IBFFM predictions for low-lying spherical states in the shape-coexisting odd-odd nucleus98Y
Extrapolating the Interacting Boson-Model treatment from lighter neighbours to98Y we predict the properties of low-lying states of spherical nature in IBFFM. This odd-odd nucleus which presents one of the rare cases of coexisting spherical and deformed shapes is of fundamental importance for understanding nuclear phase transitions.
Odd neutron nuclei near A=100: Rotational bands in103Mo and105Mo populated in the? ? decays of103Nb and105Nb
Theβ − decays of103Nb and105Nb have been studied at the fission product separators JOSEF and LOHENGRIN. Half-lives of (1.5±0.2) s and (2.95±0.06) s, respectively, have been determined for these decays. Fromγ singles andγ-γ coincidence measurements extended level schemes for103Mo and105Mo have been established for the first time. The lowest energy levels of these nuclei are consistent with the interpretation as members of rotational bands built on a 3/2+ [411] Nilsson state. Evidence is presented for the location of the 9/2+ [404] configuration.
The ground-state deformation of98Sr
The half-life of the first excited state (21+) of98Sr has been determined through the measurement of delayed γ-γ coincidences at the fission product separator OSTIS to t1/2=2.74(12) ns. This value is smaller than those obtained earlier from β− — conversion electron delayed coincidences and it indicates a stronger collectivity of the 21+→01+ transition in98Sr [B(E2)=98 (3) spu] than in100Sr [B(E2)=79(3) spu] which is normally assumed to be the better rotor.
Structure of theN=59 nucleus97Sr: coexistence of spherical and deformed states
A band with a rotational pattern based on a state at 585.1 keV has been identified in theN=59 neutron-rich nucleus97Sr. Its properties lead to the [422] 3/2 Nilsson-orbital assignment for the band head. There is evidence for a second band with the head at 644.7 keV and the configuration [541] 3/2. Since the ground state and the lowest excited levels are spherical, shape coexistence is established for97Sr. A deformed nature of several levels at 500–600 keV results also from QRPA-model calculations. The structure of the low-lying spherical levels has been studied in the frame of the IBF model. The results of the present investigations lead to a better understanding of theN=59 isotones which c…
Shape coexistence in theN=59 isotone97Sr
Experimental evidence for shape coexistence in the N=59 isotone97Sr is presented. The ground state and the lowest excited levels are confirmed to be spherical. At 585.1 keV, a K=3/2 rotational band built on the v[422 3/2] Nilsson configuration has been identified. Nilsson orbital assignments for three further levels of deformed origin are proposed. The results are compared to RPA shell-model predictions.
IBMF and IBFFM Approach to Nuclei in the A≃100 Region
An overview of the calculations in IBFM and IBFFM for nuclei in the A ≃ 100 region is presented. The application to these nuclei with a complex structure including the rapid transition from spherical to deformed nuclear shapes provides a stringent test for the capacities of this theoretical approach. From the result of the studies of the heavy Yttrium isotopes and the N=59 isotones it is concluded that it can account for the basic structure and the phase transition in these nuclei.
The decay scheme of the 3-s Isomer of100Nb and the properties of levels in100Mo
Theβ− decay of the longer-lived isomer in100Nb has been studied at the fission-product separator JOSEF. Measurements ofγ-ray singles spectra, ofγ-γ coincidences and ofγ-γ angular correlations have been performed. A value oft1/2=2.99(11)s has been determined for the isomer which probably hasIπ=4+ or 5+. A scheme of the levels of100Mo which are populated in the decay of this isomer has been established. Information on the spins of several states of100Mo has been obtained. Thus,I=0 levels have been identified at 1,505, 2,038 and 2,087 keV. The mixing ratios have been determined for the 22+→21+ and 23+→21+ transitions. The results provide evidence for a vibrational structure of100Mo with separa…
Nuclear structure of97Y in the interacting boson-fermion model
Unique-parity states of97Y are studied in the framework of the interacting boson-fermion model (IBFM). Spin assignments for the levels of the unique-parity yrast band are proposed on the basis of nuclear systematics and the IBFM band pattern associated with coupling of a particle-type quasiparticle (g9/2) to the SU(5) core3896Sr58. The good fit of the experimental data with the IBFM calculations confirms the single particle character of this immediate neighbour of the doubly sub-magic nucleus96Zr.
Band Structures in 96Zr and 98Zr Studied Through the High-Spin Beta Decays of the Y Parents
The isotopes 96Zr and 98Zr are presently subject to intensive studies since their properties play a key role in the understanding of the rapid transition from spherical to deformed nuclear shapes at N ∼ 60. An interesting question is the strength of the subshell closures at Z = 38,40 and N = 56 and to which extent the structure of 96Zr, 98Zr and of their immediate neighbours is influenced by these shell effects. There is evidence, although limited, for closed- shell-or individual-particle character of these nuclei, but more information on the nature of the excited states, especially those with sizeable spins is desired. This is expected to help clarifying the situation with respect to the p…
Nature of93Rb levels studied in IBFM
The structure of the low-lying states with negative parity of3793Rb56 has been studied in the framework of the Interacting Boson-Fermion Model (IBFM) using the even-even neighbour3894Sr56 as a core. A good description of the properties of the levels has been obtained. A sensitive test of the quality of the theoretical studies is the decay pattern of the second excited state at 267 keV with a half-life of 2.0(2) ns. The calculations givet1/2=2.26 ns and they predict the existence of a 13 keV transition into the first excited state, the existence of which has been confirmed afterwards by experiments.
The deformedN=60 nucleus 41 101 Nb
The β− decay of101Zr has been investigated at the fission-product separators JOSEF and LOHENGRIN. The half-life of101Zr has been determined to 2.5(1) s and a level scheme for101Nb has been established fromγ ray singles as well as X/3-γ and γ—γ coincidence measurements. Conversion coefficients for transitions in101Nb and level half-lives between 10 ps and 2 ns have been determined. Three rotational bands are identified among the low-lying levels with band heads at 0 keV, 206 keV and 208 keV. The bands are probably based on the Nilsson configurations [422 5/2+], [301 3/2−] and [303 5/2−], respectively. The deformation has been determined to βq=0.40(4) and 0.41(8) for the ground state band and…
Evidence for rotational bands in103Nb
The nucleus103Nb62 has been studied through the s− decay of the fission product103Zr at LOHENGRIN and JOSEF. The energies of the lowlying levels and the γ transitions indicate rotational bands based on the Nilsson proton configurations [422 5/2+] [303 5/2−] and [301 3/2−] at 0, 164 and 248 keV, respectively. The measured half-lives of (4.7±0.5) ns and (2.0±0.6) ns of the levels at 164 and 248 keV are consistent with the Nilsson-model estimates including pairing.
Experimental Evidence for Shape Coexistence in 97Sr59 and Implications for the Structure of the Odd-Odd Isotone 98Y
Experimental evidence for shape coexistence in the odd-mass N=59 isotone 97Sr is presented. The ground state and the lowest excited levels of 97Sr are shown to be spherical, whereas a rotational band based on a state at 585 keV has been identified. Three further levels of deformed origin are proposed. Nilsson-orbital assignments are supported by RPA shell-model calculations. These findings lead to a better understanding of the structure of the odd-odd N=59 isotone 98Y.