Abstract
Theβ-decay properties of neutron-rich Cu isotopes produced in proton-induced fission of 238U were studied at the Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The data were collected using high-resolution online mass separation, reacceleration, and digital β-γ spectroscopy methods. An improved decay scheme of N=49 78Cu and the first observation of N=50 79Cu β-delayed neutron decay followed by a gamma transition are reported. Spin and parity (5-) are deduced for 78gsCu. The β-delayed neutron branching ratios (Pβn) for the 77Cu and 79Cu precursors are analyzed with the help of nuclear structure models.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 024307 |
Journal | Physical Review C - Nuclear Physics |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 2 |
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State | Published - Aug 10 2012 |