Internal conversion coefficient of the 113.8 keV transition in175Lu

The work contains the α _K internal conversion coefficient measurement by XPG method of 113.8 keV transition in¹⁷⁵Lu. We obtained α _K =1.82±0.15. The 113.8 keV transition in¹⁷⁵Lu supports a large penetration effect, as it can seen from computedλ parameter values.     

Internal conversion of the 6.2 keV transition in181Ta

The total conversion coefficient of the 6.2 keV Mössbauer transition in¹⁸¹Ta was measured by X- and gamma-ray spectroscopy. The result of 86 ± 20 disagrees with the literature value of 46, but agrees with theory if a nuclear penetration parameter deduced from relative conversion electron intensities is taken into account. The weak 6.2 keV gamma ray has intensity per decay that is less than the previous value by a factor of 8.5.     

Internal conversion studies of the 114 keV transition in175Lu

Measurements of the conversion line intensities, the directional correlation and the conversion probability for the 114 keVM1+E2 transition in¹⁷⁵Lu are reported. TheE2 admixture, determined from relativeK andL intensities, is (19.2±0.2)%. The theoreticalL _I internal conversion coefficient is found to be about 8% too low relative theK,L _II andL _III conversion coefficients.     

Reevaluation of the conversion coefficient of the 14.4 keV transition in57Fe

Existing values of the conversion coefficient of the 14.4 keV transition in⁵⁷Fe have been reevaluated using newK-shell fluorescence yields and recent decay scheme information. Previous disagreements are removed and the mean values found are α _T =8.26±0.19, α _K =7.37±0.17.     

Internal conversion of the 84·23 keV transition in170Yb

The conversion coefficient _K=1·48±0·07 and the total conversion coefficient = =8·05±0·2 have been determined by means of the 4 scintillation counter.The authors are obliged to Mrs.Boukalov, Mrs.Vladykov and MissStíteská for the assistance in the elaboration of this paper.     

Internal conversion coefficients and penetration effect for the 279 keV transition in203Tl

The internal conversion process of theM1+E 2 mixed 279 keVγ-ray transition in the decay of²⁰³Hg has been reinvestigated. The emission rate of theK-shell internal conversion electrons was determined with an electron X-ray coincidence measurement using a magneticΒ-spectrometer and a Si(Li) detector of high energy resolution. Conversion electron ratios were obtained from electron spectra recorded as a function of momentum. The disintegration rate has been taken from measurements with a calibrated NaI(Tl)γ-ray spectrometer. Following results have been deduced: α=0.2279±0.0024, α _K =0.1653±0.0017, α _L =0.0475±0.0013,K/(L+M+?)=2.64±0.03,K/L=3.48±0.12,L/(M+N+ ?)=3.14±0.12. On the basis of the experimental results on theK-shell internal conversion coefficient,α _k , and the conversion ratioK/(L+M+?) the penetration effect on the internal conversion of theM1 part and the mixing ratio,δ ², of the 279 keVγ-ray transition in²⁰³Tl have been studied. Calculations were made using Hager and Seltzer's formalism and their theoretical internal conversion coefficients. The results are consistent with a mixing ratio ofδ ²=1.32±0.11 and a penetration parameter ofλ=6.8 ±0.8.     

Internal conversion of the 6.2 keV transition in181Ta

The total conversion coefficient of the 6.2 keV Mössbauer transition in¹⁸¹Ta was measured by X- and gamma-ray spectroscopy. The result of 86 ± 20 disagrees with the literature value of 46, but agrees with theory if a nuclear penetration parameter deduced from relative conversion electron intensities is taken into account. The weak 6.2 keV gamma ray has intensity per decay that is less than the previous value by a factor of 8.5.     

Internal conversion investigations for the 127·37 keV E3 transition in134Cs

Relative conversion line intensities of the 127·37 keV E3 isomeric transition in¹³⁴Cs have been measured for ten atomic subshells, using the (/2) 13 beta-ray spectrometer. The multipolarity E3 + (0·07±0·04)% M4 was determined. Internal conversion coefficients were calculated in different physical approximations. Precise calculations were performed for two atomic models (non-relativistic Hartree-Fock-Slater and relativistic Hartree-Fock-Slater). Experimental data were found in agreement with tabulations of Hager and Seltzer and mentioned calculations. An upper limit for the -branching ratio (138·6 keV M4)/(127·37 keV E3) was found to be 0·2%. The measurement of the half-life of the isomeric state has been carried out with a NaJ(Tl) crystal. The result obtained isT _1/2 = (2·95 ± 0·02) h.The authors would like to thank Prof. U.Schmidt-Rohr for the interest in this work.     

Determination of theL-shell conversion coefficient for the 26 keV Mössbauer transition in161Dy

TheL-shell conversion coefficient of the 26 keV Mössbauer transition in¹⁶¹Dy has been determined to be α_L=2.4 _?0.2 ^+0.3 by coincidence techniques using high resolution Ge(Li) and Si(Li) detectors. With theoretical values for theM- andN-shells the total conversion coefficient is calculated to be α_tot=2.9 _?0.2 ^+0.3 .     

Determination of the K-shell internal conversion coefficient for the 37.2 keV transition in the decay of121mSn

TheK-shell internal conversion coefficientα _K for the 37.2 keV transition (7/2⁺→5/2⁺) occuring in¹²¹Sb afterβ ^? decay of¹²¹ mSn has been redetermined applying theX- toγ-peak method (XPG). Measurements of photon spectra from thin sources have been performed at various source-detector distances with a high resolution, efficiency calibrated Si(Li) detector. Values ofα _K have been deduced from the number of emittedKX rays compared to that of the emittedγ rays. TheK-shell fluorescence yield for antimony has been taken from the literature. From in total 14 experimental runs a mean result ofα _K =9.52±0.27 has been obtained. The quoted uncertainty comprising statistical and systematic parts is discussed in detail. The present result is compared with the few existing earlier experimental values and with the theoretical value interpolated from the most recent tabulations.     

Nuclear structure effect in internal conversion of the 166 kev hinderedM1 transition in139La

The internal conversion coefficients were calculated for the 165.853 keV 5/2⁺7/2⁺ hindered transition in ₅₇ ¹³⁹ La using the new computer program NICC for conversion coefficients of all atomic shells. The algorithm employed in this code is described. The analysis of precise experimental data yielded the nuclear penetration parameter=4.2±0.8. This value was found to be in accord with theoretical estimates and to correspond to the Nilsson deformation parameter=–0.056±0004 of the¹³⁹La nucleus. Using the Nilsson wave functions for above the mixing ratio ² = N(E2)/N(M1) was determined to be less than 8.10^–5, which supports the assumption of a pureM1 multipolarity of this transition.Presented at the 26th All-Union Conference on Nuclear Spectroscopy and Nuclear Structure (February 1976, Baku, USSR).We are obliged to Dr. B. N.Subba Rao for the communication of his value for the investigated transition.     

Search for conversion coefficient dependence of 14.4 keV Fe-57 nucleus transition on HFI magnetic field

Measurements of the X- and y- radiation energy spectrum for the temperatures above and bolow the Curie point have shown that the relative peak intensities of the X- and y- radiation do not change more than by 1% at the Curie transition. Hence, the conversion coefficient of the 14.4 keV y- transition of Fe-57 nucleus does not depend on the HFI magnetic field with the same accuracy.     

Internal conversion of valence shell electrons: Measurement and analysis for the 10.84 keV transition in206Bi

Conversion electrons of the 10.84 keV transition in²⁰⁶Bi were measured with the iron-free magnetic spectrometer. The conversion line of the valence shell was observed to be narrower than those of the inner ones. The computer program which optimizes the line profiles given numerically is outlined and used for the spectrum analysis. The studied transition was proved to be pure M1 with the nuclear structure parameterλ=1.7±0.7. The internal conversion coefficients were calculated using the relativistic Hartree-Fock model for neutral atoms as well as various isolated ions. Altogether, 15 different valence-shell configurations were considered. The prediction for the 6s ₁ ^2/2 configuration (Bi³⁺) is in accord with the measured conversion intensities. This is consistent with probable chemical form Bi₂O₃ of bismuth atoms in the radioactive source.     

AnomalousK-conversion coefficient of the 124keV transition in131Cs

The absoluteK-conversion coefficients of the 496 keV-124 keV cascadeγ-rays in¹³¹Cs have been determined from angular correlation experiments using a new approach. The value ofα _K =0.0100±0.0007 obtained for the 496 keV transition is in excellent agreement with the theory whereas a strong case is presented for the existence of an anomalous nuclear-structure-dependent conversion coefficient for the 124 keV transition. TheK-conversion coefficient for this transition has been measured to be 0.742±0.077 giving a value of 1.25±0.13 for the ratioα _K ^(expet) /α _K ^(theory) . The result is interpreted as being due to the presence of electric monopole,E0, electron transition. A value of 0.26±0.14 has been obtained for theE0/E2 electron conversion ratio and the absolute value of the electric monopole matrix element has been determined to be 0.07±0.02.     

Mössbauer scattering of the 166 keV gamma rays of139La

The Mössbauer scattering of the 166 keV γ-rays of¹³⁹La was observed with a source of¹³⁹Ce in CeO₂ and scatterers of La₂O₃, La(OH)₃, LaF₃, K₃LaF₆, LaB₆, and LaC₂. The isomer shifts obtained for these compounds are compared with isomer shift data for the analogous Pr compounds. From this comparison it is inferred that the change of the mean square nuclear charge radius for the 166 keV transition is positive and of the order of 10^?2 fm².     

Total conversion coefficient and γ-line of the 13.34 keV level in73Ge

The total conversion coefficient of the lowest excited state in⁷³Ge has been measured to be α_tot=1310±60, which is close to the theoretically predicted value 1080 of Hager and Seltzer for a pureE2 transition. The energy of the γ-line is (13.34±0.04) keV. A calculation, based on the experimental data, shows that the Mössbauer effect on this level is measurable.     

Relative internal conversion electron intensities of the 113 keV transition in177Hf

The intensities of the internal conversion lines of the 113 keVM1 +E2 transition in¹⁷⁷Hf have been measured. From comparison with theoretical conversion coefficients the transition has been found to be (95.2 ± 0.5)%E2 corresponding to ¦δ¦=4.5 ± 0.3. The theoreticalL _I andM _I conversion coefficients used in the comparison have been increased by 5% according to the result that for pureE2 transitions in the deformed region theL _I/L _II,L _I/L _III,M _I/M _II, andM _I/M _III theoretical ratios are too low (～5%). Moreover, the present result indicates that theL _II/L _III andM _II/M _III ratios obtained from the tabulations by Hager and Seltzer and from the computer program by Pauli are too high (1–2%).