Investigation into the rotational bands of 185Pt with the particle-rotor model

Theoretical calculations have been performed for the ν9/2⁺[624](i _13/2) and ν7/2⁻[503]( f _7/2) bands of ¹⁸⁵Pt in the framework of particle-rotor model. The band properties of signature splitting and configuration mixing have been analyzed. The level energy and signature splitting before the band crossing can be well interpreted by introducing triaxiality. The positive-parity yrast band is proposed to be dominated by the ν9/2⁺[624](i _13/2) component, while the negative-parity band shows strong mixing of ν7/2⁻[503](f _7/2) and ν9/2⁻[505](h _9/2) configurations.

     

Description of all observed rotational bands in ~(128)Pr

The configuration-dependent cranked Nilsson-Strutinsky approach was used to investigate the rotational structures in ¹²⁸Pr and signature splittings of some observed bands could be well described quantitatively at high spin. Its modified model was used to calculate special configurations in order to distinguish the N=4 d_3/2s_1/2 and g_7/2d_5/2 orbitals. All observed bands were compared with the calculated configuration assigned to the band and the agreement between experiment and theory is remarkable.     

Description of all observed rotational bands in 128Pr

The configuration-dependent cranked Nilsson-Strutinsky approach was used to investigate the rotational structures in 128Pr and signature splittings of some observed bands could be well described quantitatively at high spin. Its modified model was used to calculate special configurations in order to distinguish the N=4 d3/2s1/2 and g7/2d5/2 orbitals. All observed bands were compared with the calculated configuration assigned to the band and the agreement between experiment and theory is remarkable.     

Study of the νi13/2－1 band in 189Pt

High-spin levels of ^189Pt have been studied with the in-beam T-spectroscopy method via the ^176Yb（^18O,5n） reaction at the beam energies of 88 and 95 MeV. The previously known ＂vi-1 13/2 band has been confirmed, and its unfavored signature branch extended up to the 31/2^＋ state. Within the framework of the triaxial particle-rotor model, the vi-1 13/2 band is suggested to be associated with the 11/2[615] configuration, and to have triaxial deformation.     

Study of the vi13/2-1 band in 189Pt

High-spin levels of 189Pt have been studied with the in-beam γ-spectroscopy method via the 176Yb(18O,5n) reaction at the beam energies of 88 and 95 MeV. The previously known vi13/2-1 band has been confirmed, and its unfavored signature branch extended up to the 31/2+ state. Within the framework of the triaxial particle-rotor model, the vi13/2-1 band is suggested to be associated with the 11/2[615] configuration, and to have triaxial deformation.     

Signature splitting in magnetic rotational bands

Nearly-spherical nuclei in three mass regions have recently been observed to exhibit rotational-like features. We have identified almost 80 such bands; largest number (43) lie in the lead region. Most of these bands are assigned oblate multi-quasiparticle configurations. Their interpretation in terms of ‘magnetic rotation’ does not allow for signature splitting in these bands. We have however found signature splitting as well as signature inversion in many bands. We apply the two-quasiparticle plus rotor model to understand the occurrence of signature splitting vis-a-vis the role of ‘shears mechanism’ in these bands.     

Properties of the 3/2~-[521] band in the odd-N rare-earth nuclei

High-spin states in 161Er have been studied experimentally via the 150Nd(16O, 5n) reaction at a beam energy of 86 MeV. Three rotational bands built on the 5/2+[642], 3/2-[521], and 11/2-[505] configurations have been extended up to high-spin states, and particularly, the α = -1/2 branch of the ground state 3/2-[521] band has been revised significantly. It is found that signature inversion occurs in the 3/2-[521] band after the band crossing in 161Er. The systematics of the signature inversion associated wit...     

High spin states in ~(71)Ga

Excited states in the odd-A nucleus ~(71)Ga have been studied via the ~(70)Zn(~7 Li,α2 n)~(71)Ga fusion-evaporation reaction with incident beam energies of 30 and 35 MeV.The level scheme is established up to spin I~π=(29/2~+)and an excitation energy ～6.6 MeV.A previously known sequence built on the 9/2~+ state is extended as a novel rotational band originating from the v(g_(9/2)~2) alignment.Furthermore,a negative-parity sequence is also reported.The observed energy levels of ~(71)Ga have been interpreted in the framework of the nuclear shell model(SM).     

Multi-guasiparticle excitations of ~(91)Ru

The level structure in neutron-deficient nucleus 91Ru was investigated via the 58Ni(36Ar,2 plnγ)Ru reaction at a beam energy of 111 MeV.Charged particles,neutrons,and y-rays were emitted in this reaction and detected by the DIAMANT CsI ball,Neutron Wall,and the EXOGAM Ge clover array,respectively.In addition to the previously reported levels in 91Ru,new low-to-medium spin states were observed.Angular correlation and linear polarization measurements were performed to unambiguously determine spins and parities of the excited states in 91 Ru.The low-spin states of 91 Ru exhibit a scheme of multi-quasiparticle excitations,which is very similar to that of the neighboring N=47 isotone.These excitations have been interpreted in terms of the shell model.The calculations performed in the configuration space(p3/2,f5/2,p1/2,g9/2)reproduce the experimental excitation energies reasonably well,supporting the interpretation of the newly assigned positive-parity states in terms of the three quasiparticle configurationsπ(g9/2)^-2v(g9/2^-1 and v(g9/2)^-3.     

Signature dependence of 1/2+ bands in rare-earth nuclei: Rotation-alignment of g7/2 protons

The origin of the signature splitting of theK=1/2⁺ bands in odd Z rare-earth nuclei Ho, Tm and Lu, unexplained in previous models, is studied by angular momentum projection from deformed Hartree-Fock configurations. Energy spectra,E2 matrix elements and the rotation-aligned angular momenta of nucleons in i_{1 3/2}, h_{1 1/2} and g_7/2 orbits are calculated. Staggering in the rotation-alignment of protons in the g_7/2 orbit causes signature dependent effects in the 1/2⁺ bands.     

Observation of a new rotational band in ~(104)Nb nucleus

The high spin states in neutron-rich 104Nb have been investigated from study of prompt γ-rays in spontaneous fission of 252Cf with the Gammasphere detector array. A new rotational band has been identified for the first time. This band is proposed as a semi-decoupled band based on the configuration π5/2-[303]ν1/2-[541].     

Backbendings of superdeformed bands in ~(36,40)Ar

Experimentally observed superdeformed(SD) rotational bands in ~(36)Ar and ~(40)Ar are studied by the cranked shell model(CSM) with the pairing correlations treated by a particle-number-conserving(PNC) method.This is the first time that PNC-CSM calculations have been performed on the light nuclear mass region around A=40.The experimental kinematic moments of inertia J~((1))versus rotational frequency are reproduced well. The backbending of the SD band at frequency around ω =1.5 Me V in ~(36)Ar is attributed to the sharp rise of the simultaneous alignments of the neutron and proton 1 d_(5/2)[202]5/2 pairs and 1 f_(7/2)[321]3/2 pairs, which is a consequence of the band crossing between the 1 d_(5/2)[202]5/2 and 1 f_(7/2)[321]3/2 configuration states. The gentle upbending at low frequency of the SD band in ~(40)Ar is mainly affected by the alignments of the neutron 1 f_(7/2)[321]3/2 pairs and proton 1 d_(5/2)[202]5/2 pairs.The PNC-CSM calculations show that besides the diagonal parts, the off-diagonal parts of the alignments play an important role in the rotational behavior of the SD bands.     

Persistence of rotational bands in a coupled SU(3) model

To understand better the emergence of rotational structures in a variety of situations, a model in which two SU(3) irreps are coupled via a quadrupole-quadrupole (Q·Q) interaction is considered. Strong coupling of different SU(3) irreps gives rise to low-lying rotor bands. We study the excited bands that occur and the perturbation effects of the rotational decoupling. Persistence of rotational-like bands for a large range of coupling strengths is observed. However, although for very weak interaction strengths the electromagnetic transition rates are consistent with those of the rotor model, the excitation energy ratios look more vibrational, a phenomenon which has been observed in many nuclei.     

An Investigation of ~4He+~(12)C and ~4He+~(16)O Reactions Using the Cluster Model

The α-target semimicroscopic single folding potentials have been derived by folding a composite (repul-sive and attractive) effective α-α interaction with the α-cluster distribution density in the target nuclei. The obtained potentials are considered as the real part of the nuclear optical model potentials, while the imaginary parts are phe-nomenologicaly expressed using the Woods-Saxon form. Nine sets of measured experimental data of the 4He+12C and 4 He+16O elastic rainbow scattering over the energy range 80-240 MeV are analyzed using the obtained potentials. The data are successfully reproduced using the extracted potentials. The resulted reaction cross sections are also investigated and compared with the available corresponding data.     

The study of energy bands in nucleus ~(102)Zr

Theoretical calculations of the energy bands in nucleus 102 Zr are carried out by taking the projected shell model approach, which has reproduced the experimental data. In addition, by analyzing band-head energies, corresponding configurations of yrast band, quasi-particle rotational bands and side bands, we have worked out the microscopic formation mechanism of axially symmetric deformation bands: The low-excitation deformation bands are attributed to the high-j intruder states 1g 7/2 and 1h 11/2 in the N=...     

Photoemission study of the carrier bands in Bi(111)

We present high-resolution photoemission data from the Bi(111)-surface. The electronic structure of the semimetal close to the Fermi level has been found to change dramatically with respect to the well established bulk band structure. The Fermi surfaces observed for the electron and hole bands resemble those of the next group-V element, antimony, probably as a consequence of surface relaxation. This results in a relatively high surface charge density. The observed temperature dependence of the electron Fermi energy confirms this result. Received 8 June 2000     

Particle-number-conserving analysis of multiquasiparticle bands in ~(177)Lu

The experimental one-, three-, and five-quasiparticle bands in 177Lu are analyzed by the particle-number conserving (PNC) method for treating the cranked shell model with pairing interaction, in which the blocking effects are taken into account exactly. The experimental moments of inertia are reproduced very well by PNC calculations with us free parameter.     

Investigation of the high-spin rotational properties of the proton emitter ~(113)Cs using a particle-number conserving method

The recently observed two high-spin rotational bands in the proton emitter ~(113)Cs are investigated using the cranked shell model with pairing correlations treated by a particle-number conserving method, in which the Pauli blocking effects are taken into account exactly. By using the configuration assignments of band 1 [π3/2~+[422](g_(7/2)), α =-1/2] and band 2 [π1/2~+[420](d_(5/2)), α=1/2], the experimental moments of inertia and quasiparticle alignments can be reproduced much better by the present calculations than those using the configuration assginment of π1/2~-[550](h_(11/2)), which in turn may support these configuration assignments. Furthermore, by analyzing the occupation probability nμ of each cranked Nilsson level near the Fermi surface and the contribution of each orbital to the angular momentum alignments, the backbending mechanism of these two bands is also investigated.     

Particle-number-conserving analysis of multiquasiparticle bands in ~(177)Lu

The experimental one-, three-, and five-quasiparticle bands in ~(177)Lu are analyzed by the particle-number conserving (PNC) method for treating the cranked shell model with pairing interaction, in which the blocking effects are taken into account exactly. The experimental moments of inertia are reproduced very well by PNC calculations with us free parameter.     

Simulation of the fission dynamics of the excited compound nuclei ~(206)Po and ~(168)Yb produced in the reactions ~(12)C+~(194)Pt and ~(18)O+~(150)Sm

A two-dimensional dynamical model based on the Langevin equation was used to study the fission dynamics of the compound nuclei ~(206)Po and ~(168)Yb produced in the reactions ~(12)C+~(194)Pt and ~(18)O+~(150)Sm,respectively.The fission cross section and average pre-scission neutron multiplicity were calculated for the compound nuclei ~(206)Po and ~(168)Yb,and results of the calculations compared with the experimental data.The elongation coordinate was used as the first dimension and the projection of the total spin of the compound nucleus onto the symmetry axis,K,considered as the second dimension in the Langevin dynamical calculations.In the two-dimensional calculations,a constant dissipation coefficient of K and a non-constant dissipation coefficient have been used to reproduce the abovementioned experimental data.It is shown that the two-dimensional Langevin equation can satisfactorily reproduce the fission cross section and average pre-scission neutron multiplicity for the compound nuclei ~(206)Po and ~(168)Yb by using constant values of the dissipation coefficient of K equal to γκ=0.18(MeV zs)~(-1/2) and γκ= 0.20(MeV zs)~(-1/2)for the compound nuclei ~(206)Po and ~(168)Yb,respectively.