Level Schemes in Neutron-Rich 141Xe、152Ce、153Nd and 160Sm Nuclei

The level schemes of neutron-rich nuclei,¹⁴¹Xe、¹⁵²Ce、¹⁵³Nd and ¹⁶⁰Sm have been established for the first time through measuring the prompt γ-rays from spontaneous fission of ²⁵²Cf.The highest spin state is up to 16⁺.The collective band structures in these neutron-rich nuclei are discussed.     

High-spin states in148Tb

High spin states of¹¹⁷Xe have been investigated by means of in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy using the reaction⁹²Mo(²⁸Si, 2pn) at beam energies of 100 to 120 MeV. The previously known νh_11/2 bands are confirmed and the νg_7/2 favored-signature band is extended up to 47/2⁺, in which two band crossings are observed at ?ω=0.33 and 0.44 MeV, respectively. Two new positive-parity bands have been established, one of which is most likely the νg_7/2 unfavored-signature band. A new transition cascade with irregular level spacings is also observed.     

Analysis of Identical Bands for Odd-A Superdeformed Nuclei in A～190 Mass Region

Identical bands of odd-A superdeformed nuclei in the A～190 mass region have been investigated using triaxial-particle-rotor model within the framework of the BCS pairing correlation. Three pairs of identical bands (¹⁹¹Au, ¹⁹¹Hg(b1)), (¹⁹¹Hg(b2),¹⁹³Hg(b2)), and (¹⁹¹Hg(b3), ¹⁹³Hg(b3)) are analyzed. It is pointed out that the identity in the γ-transition energies in these bands may be the result of the occupation of some special orbitals.     

High-spin bands in117,119I and118Xe

Excited states in¹¹⁷I,¹¹⁸Xe and¹¹⁹I were populated in the reactions¹⁰⁶Pd+¹⁶O and^{108, 110}Cd+¹²C. The groundstate band in¹¹⁸Xe was observed to its (18⁺) member and the 11/2^? bands in¹¹⁷I and¹¹⁹I to their (35/2^?) and (43/2^?) members, respectively. The structure of the bands in the I isotopes is interpreted as aπ h _11/2 proton coupled to an even-even band structure in Xe, and the band crossings observed in¹¹⁸Xe and¹¹⁹I are interpreted in the Cranked Shell Model framework asAB _n ofv h _11/2.     

DISCOVERY OF MULTIPLE,COLLECTIVE BAND STRUCTURES IN NUCLEI WITH A=60—80

Recent studies of levels in even-even ^68,70,72Ge,^70,72,74Se,^74,76,78,80Kr and ⁶⁵Ga and ⁷⁴Br have led to the discovery of a wide variety of different collective band structures.These include bands built on near spherical ground states and excited more well de-formed shapes that may include triaxial shapes,rotation-aligned bands built on thesame orbital （g_（9/2））² for both protons and neutrons,RAL negative parity bands witheven and odd spins,and ΔI=1 γ-type vibrational bands in even-even nuclei.As recent as 1974,a survey of the energy level in the even-even Ge and Se iso-topes^[1] revealed little was known above a spin of 4⁺ （see for examples Figs.1 and 2 of Ref.1）.With the exception of the unusally low-lying excited 0⁺ states in ^70,72Ge,first discovered in ⁷²Ge in 1948 at Vanderbilt^[2],the theoretical treatment of thesenuclei was limited primarily to some variation of the vibrational model.However,very recently there has been a surge of information on nuclei in this region that hasrevealed fascinating new features and also provided new insight into the excited 0^+’states.Particularly striking are the multiple,independent and highly collective bandstructures which we have discovered in our in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy studies fol-lowing heavy-ion induced reaction.Evidence for and the theoretical understandingof the richness of the collective band structures that are found in our studies of^68,70,72Ge （Refs.3—6）,^70,72,74Se （Refs.7—13） and ^74,76,78,80Kr （Refs.14—18）,as illustratedby the at least seven different bands found in our studies of the levels of ⁶⁸Ge ⁷⁴Se,and ⁷⁶Kr （Figs.1—3）,are described in this paper.These multiple structures includethe following:a) coexistence of ground bands built on near-spherical shapes andexcited bands with larger deformation built on O^+′ band heads;b) bands with 8⁺ band heads interpreted as rotation-aligned,RAL,bands built on both neutron and/orproton （g_（9/2））² quasiparticle configurations coexisting with the ground-state band;c)RAL neutron and proton odd-parity bands formed from coupling of a g_{（9/2 ）}quasipar-ticle and a p_（1/2）,p_（3/2） or f_（5/2）,quasiparticle with the core;d) ΔI=1 even-parity bands,which are best characterized as gamma-vibrational bands;and e) additional bandswhose nature are presently not known.     

High Spin States and Shape Coexistence in 134Ce

high spin states in ¹³⁴Ce nucleus have been studied by using the heavy–ion induced reaction ¹²²Sn(¹⁶O,4n) carried out at china institute of atomic energy. the early level scheme has been extended with spin up to 22. however,our result is different from that in a recent publication,and the magnetic rotation bands reported there have not been confirmed. our observed level structures may be interpreted as shape coexistence. the 10+ state at the backbending with h_11/2 quasineutron configuration has an oblate deformation with an asymmetry parameter γ≈–60°(lund convention),and the 10+ isomer is a yrast trap of prolate deformation with γ≈–120°,whereas the other signature partner bands with h_11/2 and g_7/2 proton configuration probably have a prolate deformation with γ≈0°.     

High-Spin States and Negative Parity Levels in Neutron-Rich 116,118,120Cd Nuclei

High spin states in neutron-rich ^116,118,120Cd nuclei have been investigated by observing high-fold prompt γ-ray coincidence events from the spontaneous fission of ²⁵²Cf with the Gammasphere detector array. The yrast bands have been extended with spin up to 18h in¹¹⁸Cd and 16h in ^116,120Cd respectively. The band structures are calculated using the cranked shell model and possible origination for the backbends in the yrast bands is discussed. Proposed 5^－ and 7^－ levels are observed in each of these cadmium isotopes, and possible explanation for the negative states is discussed based on systematic comparison. A quasi-rotational band based on 7^－ level in ¹¹⁸Cd has been established.     

Systematic Analysis of E(5) Critical-Point Nuclei in A～130 Region with Relativistic Mean Field Theory

The shape phase transition between spherical U(5) and γ-unstable O(6) nuclei is investigated systemically for the nuclei in the A～130 region by the constrained relativistic mean field theory. By examining potential energy surfaces and neutron Fermi energies, we suggest that ¹³⁶Ba and ^132,134Xe are possible nuclei with E(5) symmetry, which is favored by the observed ratio R_4/2=(E+41－E+01)/(E+21－E+01). While the RMF predicted E(5) symmetry or ^128,130,132Te cannot be supported by the observed ratio R_4/2. Whether these nuclei are critical-point nuclei should further be examined in experiments.     

Effect of Rotation on Transition Energies and M1 Transitions in Superdeformed Nuclei

Using triaxial-particle-rotor model, a strong perturbation effect of rotation on transition energies and M1 transitions is investigated. The γ-transition energies,B(M1) -values and n γ-ray intensity are given. The M1 tranSitions between signature partner bands in the ¹⁹⁵T1 nucleus may proceed mainly through internal conversion electrons.     

Study on the Excited States of 124Cs by Heavy Ion Reaction

Excited states of ¹²⁴Cs have been studied by means of in beam γ-ray technique via the reaction ¹⁰⁹Ag(¹⁹F,p3n).Based on the observation of the high spin bands and their decay to the ground state,a level scheme of ¹²⁴Cs has been established.     

Study of Collective Rotational Bands in 179Pt

High-spin states in ¹⁷⁹Pt have been studied experimentally using the ¹⁴⁹Sm(³⁵Cl, p4n) fusion-evaporation reaction at beam energies of 164—180MeV. Measurements of γ-ray excitation function, X-γ coincidences and γ-γ-t coincidences were carried out with 13 BGO(AC) HPGe and 3 LOAX detectors. Based on the measured results, three rotational bands built on intrinsic states assigned to the 1/2^－[521], 5/2^－[512] and 7/2⁺[633] Nilsson configurations have been established for ¹⁷⁹Pt. It has been observed that the aligned angular moment in the 1/2^－[521] band increases suddenly around hω=0.27MeV. The big signature splitting has been observed in the 7/2⁺[633] band. These phenomena are discussed by referring to the systematics of the level structure in the Pt isotopes and isotones of ¹⁷⁹Pt.     

Rotational Bands in Odd-Odd 174Re

High spin states in ¹⁷⁴Re have been studied via the ¹⁵⁹Tb (²⁰Ne, 5nγ) ¹⁷⁴Re reaction through excitation function, X-γ and γ-γ coincidence measurements. A stretched E2 cascade has been identified and assigned to be the doubly decoupled band band on the л1/2^－[541]⊙v1/2^－[521] configuration. Other two bands with semidecoupled and strongly coupled characters have been found and their quasiparticle configurations are qualitatively discussed.     

Beta-delayed proton emission from heavy nuclei: (I). The observation of coincidences between protons and γ-rays

Coincidences have been detected between γ-rays and β-delayed protons emitted after the decay of very neutron-deficient nuclei. In the three cases studied the decay proceeds to the ground state with branches to the first excited (2⁺) state of the even daughter nucleus of (58±7) % (¹¹⁵Xe to 709 keV in ¹¹⁴Te), (14±3) % (¹¹⁷Xe to 679 keV in ¹¹⁶Te), and (50±10) % (¹⁸¹Hg to 158 keV in ¹⁸⁰Pt). Upper limits of 2 and 6 % can be placed on the branches to the 4⁺ states of ¹¹⁴Te and ¹⁸⁰Pt. For the cases of ^115,117Xe, coincidences with annihilation radiation were also observed; the measured positon/proton ratio determines the difference Q—B_p, between the energy available for electron capture and the proton separation energy for the daughter. For ¹¹⁵Xe the result is 6.20±0.13 MeV, for ¹¹⁷Xe 4.10±0.20 MeV.     

Level Scheme of High-Spin States in 145Tb

High-spin states of ¹⁴³Tb have been studied via the ¹¹⁸Sn(³²S,1p4n)¹⁴⁵Tb reaction by means of in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy. Measurements of γ-ray excitation functions and γ-γ-t coincidences were performed with 12 BGO(AC)HPGe detectors. A level scheme for ¹⁴⁵Tb including 41 γ-rays which come from the deexcitations of the 24 levels, has been established for the first time based on an analysis of the γ-ray excitation functions, γ-γ coincidence relationships, intensity balances and cross-over transitions. The spins for most of the levels in the scheme are assigned according to the results of the measured γ-ray anisotropies. Considering the structure similarity between ¹⁴³Eu and ¹⁴⁵Tb, the low-lying levels in 145Tb are interpreted by coupling a h_9/2 proton to the excited states in ¹⁴⁴Gd core.     

Experimental Study of High-Spin States in Deformed Odd-Odd 180 Ir

High spin states in deformed odd-odd ¹⁸⁰Ir have been investigated using the ¹⁵⁴Sm (³¹P, 5nγ)¹⁸⁰Ir reaction through the measurements of excitation functions at 150, 155, 160, 165 and 170 MeV beam energies, K X-γ and γ-γ coincidences at 160 MeV. A new level scheme composed of 5 rotational bands has been established. According to the band structure characteristics and the deduced in band B(M1)/B(E2) ratios, the quasiparticle configurations and spin and parity have been proposed to the observed bands. The neutron AB crossing is observed at hω_c≈0.26 MeV for the π1/2^－[541]⊙ν1/2^－[521] and π1/2^－[541]⊙ν5/2^－[512] bands. This AB crossing frequency is close to that in the ν5/2^－[512] band of ¹⁷⁹Os indicating the loss of intruder nature of the π1/2 - orbit. Gradual alignment gain in both the π9/2^－[514]⊙ν7/2⁺[633] and π9/2^－ν5/2^－[512] bands is observed which is similar to the low spin anomaly in alignment in the πh_11/2,πd_5/2 and πi_13/2 bands of neighboring Ir and Re isotopes. Different alignment properties have been discussed in the framework of cranked shell model, and a larger quadrupole deformation is suggested for the bands with π9/2^－[514] orbit involved.     

Experimental Study of High-Spin Band Structures of 183Au

High-spin states in ¹⁸³Au have been studied experimentally using heavy-ion-induced fusion-evaporation reaction and standard in-beam γ-ray spectroscopic techniques. The level scheme of ¹⁸³Au was revised and extended. A rotational band proposed as the unfavored signature branch of the πi_13/2 band has been observed for the first time. Interaction properties between the two negative-signature bands of the πh_9/2-πf^7/2 system have been discussed for the light odd-A Au nuclei.     

Study of Signature Inversion in the πi13/2 νi13/2Bands of Odd Odd Nuclei

High-spin states in odd-odd nuclei of ^176,178Ir and ¹⁸²Au have been studied experimentally using heavy-ion- induced fusion-evaporation reactions and standard in-beam γ-ray spectroscopic techniques. Rotational bands built on the πi_13/2 νi_13/2 configuration have been observed. In addition, on the basis of level spacing systematics, spin assignments have been proposed for the πi_13/2 νi_13/2 band in ¹⁸⁴ Au,which was reported without spin assignments in previous study. It is pointed out that the πi_13/2 νi_13/2 bands in ^176,178Ir and ^182,184Au present a low-spin signature inversion. In the theoretical framework of 2-quasiparticle plus rotor model with p- n residual interaction, the signature inversion phenomenon in the πi_13/2 νi_13/2 bands has been discussed qualitatively. Theoretical investigations have been performed for the πh_9/2 νi_13/2 and πi_13/2 νi_13/2 bands using the cranked shell model. It is found that the signature inversions in both configurations can be well reproduced using the pairing and deformation self-consistent cranked Wood-Saxon calculations.     

COMPARISON BETWEEN HARRIS AND WU-ZENG'S FORMULAS FOR ROTATIONAL SPECTRA OF DEFORMED NUCLEI

The abundant data about the high-spin states (up to I^π～30⁺) of ground bands in actinides even-even nuclei,obtained by heavy ion Coulomb excitation,are used to test the various formulas now available for rotational spectra.From the analyses of energy spectra,moments of inertia and γ-transition energies it is found that Wu-Zeng's formula is better than all the rest 2-parameter formulas,including the widely used Harris' formula.In some cases the prediction by Wu-Zeng's formula may be helpful for judging the reliability of some observed data.     

High-Spin Level Scheme of Odd-Odd 140Pr Nucleus

High spin level structure of doubly odd nucleus ¹⁴⁰Pr has been investigated using in beam γ spectroscopy techniques by means of the ¹³⁰Te(¹⁴N,4n)¹⁴⁰Pr reaction at beam energy of 58MeV.γ-ray excitation functions,γ-ray singles and γ-γ-t coincidences were measured experimentally.The level scheme of ¹⁴⁰Pr,including 27 new levels and 42 new γ-rays,was established for the first time up to 4717.3keV in excitation energy.Based on the measured γ-ray anisotropies,spin values were suggested to the levels in ¹⁴⁰Pr.Several quasiparticle configurations are discussed on the basis of systematics in the neighboring odd odd nuclei,and interpreted qualitatively.     

High-Spin Level Scheme of Odd-odd 142Pm

The level structure of doubly odd nucleus ¹⁴²Pm has been studied via the ¹²⁸Te(¹⁹F,5nγ)¹⁴²Pm reaction in the energy region from 75 to 95MeV. In-beam γ rays were measureed including the excited function, γ-ray singles and γ-γ coincidences in experiment. The level scheme of ¹⁴²Pm has been extended up to excitation energy of 7030.0keV including 25 new γ rays and 13 new levels. Based on the measured γ-ray anisotropies, the level spins in ¹⁴²Pm have been suggested.