High Spin States in Odd--Odd 160Tm Nucleus

High-spin states of ^160Tm are studied by the ^146 Nd（^19F, 5n） reaction at a beam energy of 102 MeV. The previously known πh11/2 ＋ vi13/2 yrast band and πh11/2 ＋ vh9/2 side band are confirmed. The level scheme is enriched and more low-lying levels are observed. A new side band is observed and assigned as the favoured signature partner of πd3/2 ＋ vi13/2. The spin of this band is assigned with the energy level systematics. It is pointed out that the B （M1）/B （E2） ratios increase rapidly at the high frequency approaching the second crossing in the π h11/2 ＋ vi13/2 braid, which is closely related to the alignment gain of the aligned i13/2 quasineutron.     

First light on the 127-element adaptive optical system for 1.8-m telescope

A 127-element adaptive optical system has been developed and integrated into a 1.8-m astronomical telescope in September 2009.In addition,the first light on a high-resolution imaging for stars has been achieved（September 23,2009）.In this letter,a 127-element adaptive optical system for 1.8-m telescope is described briefly.Moreover,star observation results in the first run are reported.Results show that the angular resolution of the system after adaptive optics correction can attain 0.1 arcsec,which approaches the diffraction limit of 1.8-m telescope at 700-900 nm band.