Enhanced core polarization in (70)Ni and (74)Zn

The reduced transition probabilities B(E2;0(+) --> 2(+)(1)) of the neutron-rich (74)Zn and (70)Ni nuclei have been measured by Coulomb excitation in a (208)Pb target at intermediate energy. These nuclei have been produced at Grand Accélérateur National d'Ions Lourds via interactions of a 60A MeV (76)Ge beam with a Be target. The B(E2) value for (70)Ni(42) is unexpectedly large, which indicates that neutrons added above N=40 strongly polarize the Z=28 proton core. In the Zn isotopic chain, the steep rise of B(E2) values beyond N=40 continues up to (74)Zn(44). The enhanced proton core polarization in (70)Ni is attributed to the monopole interaction between the neutron in the g(9/2) and protons in the f(7/2) and f(5/2) spin-orbit partner orbitals. This interaction could result in a weakening of magicity in (78)Ni(50).     

(68)(28)Ni(40): Magicity versus superfluidity

The neutron-rich (66,68)Ni have been produced at GANIL via interactions of a 65.9A MeV 70Zn beam with a 58Ni target. Their reduced transition probability B(E2;0(+)(1)-->2+) has been measured for the first time by Coulomb excitation in a (208)Pb target at intermediate energy. The B(E2) value for (68)Ni(40) is unexpectedly small. An analysis in terms of large scale shell model calculations stresses the importance of proton core excitations to reproduce the B(E2) values and indicates the erosion of the N = 40 harmonic-oscillator subshell by neutron-pair scattering.     

Coulomb excitation of neutron-rich Zn isotopes: first observation of the 2(1)+ state in 80Zn

Neutron-rich, radioactive Zn isotopes were investigated at the Radioactive Ion Beam facility REX-ISOLDE (CERN) using low-energy Coulomb excitation. The energy of the 2(1)+ state in 78Zn could be firmly established and for the first time the 2+ --> 0(1)+ transition in 80Zn was observed at 1492(1) keV. B(E2,2(1)+ --> 0(1)+) values were extracted for (74,76,78,80)Zn and compared to large scale shell model calculations. With only two protons outside the Z=28 proton core, 80Zn is the lightest N=50 isotone for which spectroscopic information has been obtained to date. Two sets of advanced shell model calculations reproduce the observed B(E2) systematics. The results for N=50 isotones indicate a good N=50 shell closure and a strong Z=28 proton core polarization. The new results serve as benchmarks to establish theoretical models, predicting the nuclear properties of the doubly magic nucleus 78Ni.     

0(gs)+ -->2(1)+ transition strengths in 106Sn and 108Sn

The reduced transition probabilities, B(E2; 0(gs)+ -->2(1)+), have been measured in the radioactive isotopes (108,106)Sn using subbarrier Coulomb excitation at the REX-ISOLDE facility at CERN. Deexcitation gamma rays were detected by the highly segmented MINIBALL Ge-detector array. The results, B(E2;0(gs)+ -->2(1)+)=0.222(19)e2b2 for 108Sn and B(E2; 0(gs)+-->2(1)+)=0.195(39)e2b2 for 106Sn were determined relative to a stable 58Ni target. The resulting B(E2) values are approximately 30% larger than shell-model predictions and deviate from the generalized seniority model. This experimental result may point towards a weakening of the N=Z=50 shell closure.     

The Rotational Spectrum of SO(2) and the Determination of the Hyperfine Constants and Nuclear Magnetic Shielding Tensors of (33)SO(2) and SO(17)O

Rotational analyses of the B(2)Sigma(+)(u) --> X(2)Sigma(+)(g) system of the (14)N(+)(2) molecule have been extended to include the vibrational levels up to v' = 4. Spectral data from 20 bands obtained from high-resolution Fourier transform spectrometry of a hollow-cathode and a Pointolite lamp were included in the analysis. A global deperturbation yielded molecular parameters of the highly perturbed B(2)Sigma state and interaction parameters A(2)Pi(u) approximately B(2)Sigma(u) with a standard deviation of 0.011 cm(-1). Rotational term values of the B(2)Sigma(+) state were also determined. New perturbations in the B(2)Sigma(+) (v = 0) level have been observed at N approximately 85 and N approximately 96. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

Stringent tests of shell model calculations in fp shell nuclei (46, 48)Ti and (50,52)Cr from measurements of g factors and B(E2) values

Measurements of magnetic moments and lifetimes of 2(+)(1) and 4(+)(1) states of (46,48)Ti and (50,52)Cr were performed with high accuracy via projectile Coulomb excitation and the technique of transient magnetic fields. The high quality of the data allows for the first time to establish stringent constraints on large scale shell model calculations. Whereas the global behavior of the data is well explained by full fp shell model calculations, distinct deviations in the g factors and B(E2) values of (46,48)Ti from theoretical predictions can be attributed to excitations of the 40Ca core. This suggestion is supported by recent Monte Carlo calculations which provide evidence that 48Ca is a better inert core.     

Proton-neutron mixed-symmetry 3(+)(ms) state in 94Mo

We identify a Jpi = 3(+)(ms) state in 94Mo. This identification is based on six M1 and E2 strengths and is the first identification of a 3(+)(ms) state from B(M1) and B(E2) values. The transition strengths were determined from the measurement of Doppler shifts, branching ratios, and E2/M1 mixing ratios, obtained from gammagamma directional correlations following the 91Zr(alpha,n) reaction and the beta(+) decay of (94)Tc(m). The interacting boson model agrees with the observations, which prove the 2(+) mixed-symmetry states to be a building block in nuclear structure.     

Shell-model studies of the N=14 and 16 shell closures in neutron-rich nuclei

Shell-model studies on the N =14 and 16 shell closures in neutron-rich Be, C, O and Ne isotopes are presented. We calculate, with the WBT interaction, the excited states in these nuclei. The calculations agree with recent experiment data. Excited energies and B(E2) values are displayed to discuss the shell closures. Our results support the N =16 shell closure in these isotopes, while indicating a disappearance of N =14 shell closure in Be and C isotopes.     

Shell-model studies of the N=14 and 16 shell closures in neutron-rich nuclei

Shell-model studies on the N=14 and 16 shell closures in neutron-rich Be, C, O and Ne isotopes are presented. We calculate, with the WBT interaction, the excited states in these nuclei. The calculations agree with recent experiment data. Excited energies and B(E2) values are displayed to discuss the shell closures. Our results support the N=16 shell closure in these isotopes, while indicating a disappearance of N=14 shell closure in Be and C isotopes.     

中重核中单粒子与集体运动的竞争效应(英文)

从原子核的电四极跃迁强度B（E2）中可以提取出原子核集体性和单粒子性质竞争的重要信息,其中一个重要的观测量是B（E2;4₁+ →2₁+）/B（E2;2₁+ →g.s.）的比值（B_4/2）。B_4/2一般要大于1,而且对于原子核转动和振动,我们应有B_4/2=1.4和2.0,但球形半满壳核一般会有不一样的性质。这些核的性质主要受对关联效应影响。介绍了几种超出我们一般认识的奇特衰变性质。Te同位素的基态带有鲜明的振动特性,但114Te的E2跃迁性质却更符合转动性。这些性质可以通过大规模壳模型计算来描述。对于填充j=9/2轨道的半满壳核,它们的4+和6+显示出很强的辛若数部分守恒性质。这种奇特的部分守恒可以被解析证明。而且我们的计算表明辛若数部分守恒对相关的E2跃迁影响很大。对于N=90附近具有量子相变行为的核素,其B_4/2也会也表现出相似的奇异特性。The E2 transition strength, B(E2), gives particularly precise information on the competition between the collective and single-particle degree of freedom. An important observable to study the development of collectivity is the B(E2; 4₁+ →2₁+)/B(E2; 2₁+ →g.s.) (B_4/2). The B_4/2 ratio is usually greater than unity. These values are 1.4 and 2.0 for an ideal rotor and a vibrator, respectively. Whereas the seniority scheme usually leads to different behaviours. In this contribution I will show examples that contrast with our standard understanding. The yrast spectra of Te isotopes show a vibrational-like equally-spaced pattern but the few known E2 transitions show anomalous rotational-like behaviour, which cannot be reproduced by collective models. Large-scale shell model calculations reproduce well the equally-spaced spectra of those isotopes as well as the constant behaviour of the B(E2) values in 114Te. For nuclei involving protons or neutrons in j=9/2 orbitals, the partial conservation of seniority can lead to dramatic changes to the E2 decay pattern that have never been seen before. The B_4/2 ratios in quantum phase transitional nuclei around N=90 also show a similar exotic feature.     

Evolution of the N=50 shell gap energy towards 78Ni

Atomic masses of the neutron-rich isotopes (76-80)Zn, (78-83)Ga, (80-85)Ge, (81-87)As, and (84-89)Se have been measured with high precision using the Penning trap mass spectrometer JYFLTRAP at the IGISOL facility. The masses of (82,83)Ga, (83-85)Ge, (84-87)As, and 89Se were measured for the first time. These new data represent a major improvement in the knowledge of the masses in this neutron-rich region. Two-neutron separation energies provide evidence for the reduction of the N=50 shell gap energy towards germanium (Z=32) and a subsequent increase at gallium (Z=31). The data are compared with a number of theoretical models. An indication of the persistent rigidity of the shell gap towards nickel (Z=28) is obtained.     

Observation of direct dissociative ionization in molecular hydrogen

Direct dissociative ionization is the simplest three-body breakup process in H2. We describe the experimental verification of direct dissociative ionization to the repulsive A2Sigma(+)(u) state by resolving the kinetic energy and angular distributions of the formed protons. A (2+1) resonant enhanced multiphoton ionization process via the isotropic E,F (1)Sigma(+)(g)(v = 6,J = 0) level is employed. The structure in the kinetic energy spectrum is well described by a projection of the vibrational wave function of the E,F (1)Sigma(+)(g)(v = 6,J = 0) state onto the repulsive ionic state. The electronic character of the ionization continuum is revealed by the proton angular distribution.     

Z = 50 shell gap near 100Sn from intermediate-energy Coulomb excitations in even-mass 106-112Sn isotopes

Rare isotope beams of neutron-deficient 106,108,110Sn from the fragmentation of 124Xe were employed in an intermediate-energy Coulomb excitation experiment. The measured B(E2,0(1)(+)-->2(1)(+)) values for 108Sn and 110Sn and the results obtained for the 106Sn show that the transition strengths for these nuclei are larger than predicted by current state-of-the-art shell-model calculations. This discrepancy might be explained by contributions of the protons from within the Z = 50 shell to the structure of low-energy excited states in this region.     

Effective charges for 88Sr and 90Zr closed-shell cores

Effective charges are calculated for protons and neutrons in the region of mass 90. It is found that their magnitudes differ appreciably depending on whether the proton p _1/2 shell is empty or full. The calculated values are compared with values deduced from nuclei with simple configurations, and from a fit to N=50 data. The empirical values are used in shell-model calculations of quadrupole moments of N=50-58 nuclei. Received: 16 February 1998     

Microscopic calculations for upper-fp,g<Subscript>9/2</Subscript> shell nuclei: Ge &; Se

Shell-model calculations for isotopes of Ge and Se are reported where valence nucleons beyond the N = 28 = Z core occupy levels of the normal parity upper-fp shell (f_5/2,p_3/2,p_1/2) and the unique parity g_9/2 intruder configuration. Results are given for realistic interactions of the Kuo-Brown-3 type with various model space truncations that key in on the number of nucleon pairs allowed to occupy the intruder level. Electromagnetic (E2 & M1) rates as well as decay probabilities are calculated, some of which are key in determining the structure of “waiting point” nuclei that regulate certain nucleo-astrosynthesis processes. The role of the intruder level, which is treated on an equal footing with the normal parity levels, is shown to be important for reproducing structural details. The levels of the upper-fp shell are handled within the framework of a normal ls-coupled basis as well as its pseudo-SU(3) counterpart, and respectively, the g_9/2 as a single level and as a member for the complete gds shell. The second of these two approaches, namely, the SU(3) picture, allows one to better probe the effect of deformation.     

Nuclear Structure and Electromagnetic Transitions Investigation in Er Isotopes within Framework of Interacting Boson Model

Interacting Boson Model-2 (IBM-2) is used to determine the Hamiltonian for Er nuclei. Fit values of parameters are used to construct the Hamiltonian, energy levels and electromagnetic transitions (B(E2), B(M1)) multipole mixing ratios (δ(E2/M1)) for some even-even Er nuclei and monopole transition probability are estimated. New ideas are used for counting bosons number at N = 64 and results are compared with previous works.     

Conjugation length dependence of internal conversion in carotenoids: role of the intermediate state

We report on a sub-20-fs transient absorption study of the S2(1(1)B(+)(u))-->S1(2(1)A(-)(g)) internal conversion in a series of carotenoids with a number of conjugated double bonds (N) ranging from 5 to 15. For the longer carotenoids (N>or=9), the measurements reveal the existence of an additional intermediate excited state lying between the optically allowed S2 state and the lower-lying forbidden S1 state. This state enables us to explain the nonmonotonic dependence of the S2-->S1 conversion rate on N and is expected to play an important role in photosynthetic light harvesting.     

Electromagnetic properties of neutron-rich Ge isotopes

The electric quadrupole moment Q and the magnetic momentp(or the g factor) of low-lying states in even-even nuclei ~(72-80)Ge and odd-mass nuclei ~(75-79) Ge are studied in the framework of the nucleon pair approximation(NPA) of the shell model,assuming the monopole and quadrupole pairing plus quadrupole-quadrupole interaction.HA H.Our calculations reproduce well the experimental values of Q(2_1~+) and g(2_1~+) for ~(72,74,76) Ge,as well as the yrast energy levels of these isotopes.The structure of the 2_1~+ states and the contributions of the proton and neutron components in Q(2_1~+) and g(2_1~+) are discussed in the SD-pair truncated shell-model subspace.The overall trend of Q(2_1~+) and g(2_1~+)as a function of the mass number A,as well as their signs,are found to originate essentially from the proton contribution.The negative value of Q(2_1~+) in ~(72,74)Ge is suggested to be due to the enhanced quadrupole-quadrupole correlation and configuration mixing.     

Microscopic study of low-lying collective bands in77Kr

The structure of the collective bands in⁷⁷Kr is investigated within our deformed shell model (DSM) based on Hartree-Fock states. The different levels are classified into collective bands on the basis of their B(E2) values. The calculatedK = 5/2⁺ ground band agrees reasonably well with the experiment. An attempt has been made to study the structure of the 3-quasiparticle band based on large J state in this nucleus. The calculated collective bands, the B(E2), and B(M1) values are compared with available experimental data. The nature of alignments in the low-lying bands is also analyzed.     

球形平均场加四极-四极和对力模型在单j壳内的量子相交叉行为(英文)

介绍了单j壳的球形平均场加几何四极-四极和标准对力模型的量子相交叉行为。在单j=15/2的壳内,计算了随模型控制参数变化的多个物理量如低激发能级、激发态间重叠积分、低激发态间的B（E2）比值和电四极矩比值。结果显示,在类转动到对激发相的演化中,多个物理量在交叉区存在非常明显的变化,如B（E2;4₁ → 2₁）/B（E2;2₁ → 0_g）,B（E2;4₂ → 2₁）/B（E2;2₁ → 0_g）等,并且这些变化在核子数达到半满壳时尤为显著。此外,尽管当j较小时,由几何四极-四极相互作用得到的低激发能级不满足转动谱规律,但当j值足够大时,这些低激发能级满足转动谱规律。The analysis of the quantum phase crossover behavior in the spherical shell model mean-field plus the geometric quadrupole-quadrupole (Q·Q) and standard pairing model within a single-j shell is reported. Several quantities, such as low-lying excitation energies, the overlaps of excited states, ratios of some B(E2) and electric quadrupole moments of some low-lying states as functions of the control parameter of the model in a j=15/2 shell are calculated. The results show that there are noticeable changes in the crossover region of the rotational-like to the pair-excitation phase transition, such as B(E2;4₁ → 2₁)/B(E2;2₁ → 0_g) and B(E2;4₂ → 2₁)/B(E2;2₁ → 0_g), especially in the half-filling case. Though the low-lying excitation energies generated from the geometric quadrupole-quadrupole interaction not satisfy the pattern of a rotational spectrum when j is small, these energies follow the pattern of a rotational spectrum when j is sufficiently large.