Excited states in the141Gd nucleus

Excited states above the 11/2 isomer have been identified for the first time in the neutron deficient ¹⁴¹Gdnucleus. The level sequence built on the 11/2^– isomeric state was constructed using -ray spectroscopy methods. The new data are compared with level patterns in neighbouring nuclei.     

Beta decay of very neutron-rich110Mo studied at the new IGISOL facility

The decay of the new activity¹¹⁰Mo (t_1/2=0.30(4).s) has been observed at the new IGISOL separator. Multiscaled singles,--t and -y-t coincidences were recorded. The decay scheme suggests I=2⁺ for the ground state of the daughter nucleus¹¹⁰Tc. Three 1⁺ levels are fed with logft values below 5, indicating no drastic change among Mo and Ru decays at the middle of the neutron shell. This experiment confirms the expectation that the new IGISOL facility will allow the identification of one or two new more neutron-rich isotopes per element in this region.Supported by the Academy of Finland.     

Experimental beta-decay energies of very neutron-rich isobars with mass numbers A=101 and A=102

TheQ -values of¹⁰¹Rb,^101,102Sr and^101,102Y have been measured for the first time at the mass separator ISOLDE by means of-coincidence techniques with a plastic scintillation detector telescope and a large Ge(HP)-detector. For some of these nuclei, also new details of their decay schemes could be derived from the measured-decay properties. The experimental results are discussed, as far as the systematics of two-neutron separation energies derived from them is concerned. In addition, the nuclear masses deduced from theseQ -values are compared with the predictions of recent mass calculations.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Peter Armbruster on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

High spin states in102Ag

High spin states are populated in¹⁰²Ag using the reaction¹⁶O+⁸⁹Y with projectile energies in the energy range 60–80 MeV. Gamma multipolarities are inferred from DCO ratios and coincidence relationships are established among the gamma rays assigned to¹⁰²Ag. A comprehensive level scheme is constructed with four band systems, two of positive parity and the other two of negative parity. The present study extended spins upto 19^– in the main negative parity band. A new band is populated in the present work and is similar to the one observed in¹⁰⁶Ag.The authors wish to thank and record their appreciation to Dr. S.K. Parthasaradhi, VECC, Calcutta for preparing the target used in this experiment. The authors gratefully acknowledge useful discussions with Dr. Rakhesh Popli. The authors record their grateful thanks to Prof. A.P. Patro and Prof. G.K. Mehta, former and present directors of the Nuclear Science Centre, for their interest in this work, helpful discussions and providing excellent facilities. The authors also thank Dr. S.K. Datta of the Nuclear Science Centre for his continued interest and helpful discussions and accelerator staff of N.S.C. for their efficient services in delivering the beam. Grateful thanks are also due to the University Grants Commission for providing financial support.     

Nuclear structure study of the neutron deficient cadmium isotopes100, 101, 102Cd

The neutron-deficient nuclei^100,101Cd were identified for the first time in — beam following the reactions⁵⁸Ni +^46,48Ti and⁵⁸Ni +⁵⁰Cr at 230 MeV and 245 MeV bombarding energy of the⁵⁸Ni beams. The-decay of the isotopes^100,101,102Cd was studied inp, pp,n, nn, andn prompt and delayed coincidence spectra. Isomers were found with spin and half life {ie1-01}=8⁺, T_1/2=52(5) ns in¹⁰⁰Cd, {ie1-02}=(19/2⁺), T_1/2=4.6(4) ns in¹⁰¹Cd and {ie1-03}=8⁺, T_1/2=56(4) ns in¹⁰²Cd. In a PAD experiment theg-factor of the {ie1-04}=8⁺ isomer in¹⁰⁰Cd was measured to be g=1.24(6). Using the reaction³⁶Ar +⁷⁰Ge at 135 MeV energy of the³⁶Ar beam, theg-factor and the quadrupole moment of the {ie1-05}=8⁺ isomer in¹⁰²Cd were measured to be g=1.29(3) and Q=87(10) fm², respectively. The spectroscopic results are discussed within a shell model approach using a¹⁰⁰Sn core, which accounts well for the electromagnetic properties of the proton aligned isomers. The structure of the spherical neutron states, dominated by the close lying vd_5/2, g_7/2 orbitals, and the gradually developing quadrupole collectivity are reproduced by the shell model calculations.The authors gratefully acknowledge fruitful discussions with K. Heyde and are indebted to him for communicating unpublished theoretical results. The help of N.A.F.M. Poppelier and A.G.M. van Hees in running the RITSSCHIL code is very much appreciated.     

High-spin 52 117 Te: Rotational bands? Noncollective oblate

¹¹⁷Te has been studied via⁸²Se(⁴⁰Ar,5n)¹¹⁷Te, and a new, substantially extended level scheme is proposed to I53/2. Our TRS calculations suggest rotational bands, but with an experimental sensitivity of 2%, we see none. Our results differ from those of Sharma, et al, who report two isolated E2 bands. We find them less band-like, being joined at the top and changed in content and order. We suggest a noncollective oblate shape for a new 39/2^– level.This work is supported in part by the Department of Energy under Contract No.DE-AC03-76SF0098(LBL).     

Proton-neutron interaction at N≅Z — First observation of the Tz=1 nucleus 46 94 Pd48 in-beam

The neutron deficient nucleus⁹⁴Pd was identified and studied for the first time by in-beam spectroscopy. An I=(14⁺) isomer with t_1/2=0.8 (2) s was observed in a recoil catcher setup inside the multi-detector -array OSIRIS. Filter detectors for neutrons and charged particles were used to identify the (2p2n) exit channel of the reaction⁵⁸Ni+⁴⁰Ca, populated with only 0.06% of the total evaporation residue cross section. The structure of the isomer is discussed within the frame work of shell model calculations in the (p_1/2,g_9/2) model space with emphasis on the g ₉ ^2/2 T=0, I=1,9 pairing two-body matrix elements.Communicated by: D. Schwalm     

Lifetime measurements and particle-rotor calculations for 42 105 Mo63

The half-lives of seven levels in¹⁰⁵Mo have been determined with high precision at the fission-product separator Josef. The-- triple coincidence method with plastic and BaF₂ scintillators was used for a determination of the time between the _q feeding of a level of interest and its depopulation. A value of _q =0.38 (1) for the deformation parameter has been deduced from the half-lives of the first and second excited states. The results of Particle-Rotor model-calculations with the Nilsson parameters=0.084 and=0.28 support the assignment of the Nilsson orbital [532] 5/2^– to the ground state of¹⁰⁵Mo.The authors acknowledge with pleasure fruitful discussions with Profs. W.R. Phillips, I. Ragnarsson and O.W.B. Schult.     

K-isomeric state in even-even100Sr

A t_1/2=85 ns isomer has been identified at 1619 keV in¹⁰⁰Sr. The halflife is attributed to a K=4 hindered decay. The configuration is proposed to be built on the [411]3/2 and the [532]5/2 neutron quasiparticle orbitals.Communicated by: P. Armbruster     

Excited states of111I and the observation of a 21 ns isomer

Proton rich nuclei close to ¹⁰⁰ Sn have been investigated inbeam using the NORDBALL detector array. A beam of 270 MeV⁵⁸ Ni was used to bombard a ⁵⁴ Fe target. Reaction channel separation was achieved with a 4 charged particle multi-detector set-up together with a 1 neutron detector wall placed in the forward direction. Gamma-ray transitions belonging to the ¹¹¹ I nucleus were identified for the first time. A level scheme constructed from --particle-coincidence analysis is proposed. The level structure is discussed within the framework of the shell model and the systematics of the heavier odd iodine nuclei.     

Identification of near-spherical multiparticle-hole states in89Tc

he so far unknown nucleus¹⁴⁷Er has been identified by means of - recoil and — coincidences through the reaction⁹²Mo(⁵⁸Ni,2pn) at a bombarding energy of 260 MeV. The level scheme has been obtained up to 5.0 MeV of excitation energy and shows collective excitations built on the h_11/2 intruder orbital.     

The cross section for (n, γ) production of the 145 keV (11/2−) isomeric level in125Te

The¹²⁴Te(n,)¹²⁵Te reaction has been studied. Absolute intensities of transitions ending at the isomeric state in the¹²⁵Te level scheme were obtained. Cross section for production of 145 keV isomeric level in¹²⁵Te in (n,) reaction was determined as 1.0^m5.3 b.     

Study of theβ +/EC decay of the neutron deficient nuclei76,78Sr and79Y

The +/EC decay of the neutron deficient nuclei^76,78Sr and⁷⁹Y was studied employing mass separated molecular beams of SrF⁺ and YF₂ ⁺ from the ISOLDE mass separator. The halflives of^76,78Sr and⁷⁹Y were measured as t_1/2=8.9(3)s, 159(8)s and 14.4(15)s, respectively, and decay schemes were established for⁷⁶Sr and⁷⁹Y. In the⁷⁸Sr decay 10 new -ray transitions were identified.     

Isomeric transitions between shape coexisting states in iodine isotopes withA=115, 119 and 121

Applying delayed- r.f. coincidences and generalized centroid-shift analysis, nanosecond isomers in some odd-A iodine isotopes are studied in-beam. The reactions¹⁰⁶Cd(¹²C,p2n) and^116,118Sn(⁶Li,3n) have been used. The following half-lives were determined:T _1/2(565 keV)=0.50±0.10 ns andT _1/2(837 keV) =0.90±0.20 ns in¹¹⁵I,T _1/2(687 keV)=5.50±0.50 ns andT _1/2(2418 keV)=4.0±0.50 ns in¹¹⁹I as well asT _1/2(812 keV)=0.35±0.20 ns andT _1/2(445 keV)<0.10 ns=">¹²¹I. A systematics of the absolute probabilities for the transitions deexciting theg _9/2 9/2⁺ and _11/2 11/2 ₁ ^– band heads in^115–125I is presented and discussed.Partly supported by the Bulgarian National Research Foundation under contracts PH14, and PH31 and Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Stabsabteilung Internationale Beziehungen     

Conversion electron measurements in the124Laβ-decay. Spin and parity assignments in124Ba

Low-lying energy levels in¹²⁴Ba have been investigated from¹²⁴La-decay by using He-jet technique. Spin and parity assignments have been deduced from internal conversion electron measurements. A-vibrational band based on a second 0⁺ state has been identified. Experimental level energies have been compared with IBFA-2 calculations.Deceased in September 1990     

Electromagnetic decay of the 6+ isomer of102Rh

Conversion electrons, and X rays from¹⁰²Rh^m (6⁺,T _1/2=1057 d) have been studied. An electromagnetic branch (2.3±0.3) ·10^–3 feeding the¹⁰²Rh first excited state has been observed in the 6⁺ isomeric decay. The excitation energy of the 6⁺ isomer turns out to be 140.7 keV above the 2^– ground state.We wish to thank P. Del Carmine, M. Ottanelli, and A. Pecchioli for their skillful collaboration during the measurements and the Technical Staffs of LNS and LNL for operation of the Tandem Accelerators.     

Superdeformation in144Eu

A ridge has been found in a - coincidence matrix obtained from the reaction¹²²Sn(²⁷Al,5n)¹⁴⁴Euat 142 MeV.The half-width of the valley is 59 keV,which is similar to the energy spacings in the superdeformed bands in ¹⁴³Euand ¹⁴²Sm.This indicates the existence of superdeformed bands in ¹⁴⁴Eu.This work was supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and AECL Research. We thank the crew and staff at TASCC for supplying the beams, and Dr.R.A.Wyss for use of the CSM and TRS codes.     

The half-life of the 1437 keV 11/2− state in97Mo

Using the (,n) reaction, the half-life of the first 11/2^– level in⁹⁷Mo has been determined as T_1/2(1437.0 keV)=2.5±0.3 ns by means of the pulsed beam method. The experimentally obtainedB(M2) value between theh _11/2 andg _7/2 configurations in⁹⁷Mo has been satisfactorily described within the quasiparticle-phonon model usingg _s ^eff =0.6g _s ^free . Similar calculations and comparisons with experminental data have been performed also for^95,99Mo as well as for⁹⁹Ru and¹⁰¹Pd.This work is partly supported by the Bulgarian National Research Foundation     

Picosecond lifetime measurements in147Pm

Half-lives of excited levels in¹⁴⁷Pm have been measured using BaF₂ scintillators. New values of t_1/2 are 2420(10), 43(5), 22(9), 17(10) and 17(10) ps for the 91.1, 410.5, 489.2, 531.0 and 685.9 keV level, respectively. E2 enhancement factors of -transitions have been deduced.     

Yrast excitations in129Te

Using an 11.4MeV/u¹³⁶Xe beam of the UNILAC accelerator of GSI and a^natW target, A=184 isobars were produced and separated by using an on-line mass separator. A new isomeric state was found in¹⁸⁴Hf. This state decays with a half-life of 48(10) s and emits three -rays of 73, 482, and 555 keV as well as lower-lying cascade transitions. The hindrance of the 73 keV-E1 transition with K=8 is compared with those of other even-even hafnium isotopes. The half-life of¹⁸⁴Lu was estimated to be between 15 and 25s.