Alignments and shape changes in [Formula Presented]Se

G. D. Johns, J. Döring, R. A. Kaye, G. N. Sylvan, S. L. Tabor

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Abstract

High-spin states in [Formula Presented]Se were studied using the [Formula Presented]Ge[Formula Presented],[Formula Presented] reaction at 40 MeV at the Florida State University Tandem-LINAC facility. Prompt [Formula Presented]-[Formula Presented] coincidences were observed using the Pitt-FSU detector array. The positive- and negative-parity yrast bands were extended up to spins of ([Formula Presented]) and ([Formula Presented]), respectively. Spin assignments were made based on directional correlation of oriented nuclei ratios whenever possible. A rich and complicated high-lying high-[Formula Presented] negative-parity structure was also found. The positive-parity yrast structure shows a change from large signature splitting at low spin to a more uniform level spacing at higher spins, as has been seen in the heavier [Formula Presented] isotones. Theoretically, this change is attributed to a shift from oblate to triaxial shape due to the alignment of a pair of [Formula Presented] protons.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)660-672
Number of pages13
JournalPhysical Review C - Nuclear Physics
Volume55
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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