1. Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;2. Institute of Theoretical Physics, Academia Sinica, Beijing 100080, China;3. Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
Abstract:
The spectra and E2 transition properties of 146-156Nd isotopes are studied in the interacting boson model in the light of new experimental data. It is found that 146-150Nd are in the transition from the vibrational limit to the rotational limit. From 152Nd onward, the isotopes are nearly perfect rotors. Possible deformation saturation is discussed in the interacting boson model.