Abstract
It is proposed that the differences in superdeformed band population observed in recent experiments result from a modification of the compound-nucleus angular momentum distribution due to the presence of low-lying vibrational states in the projectile and/or target nuclei. To test this hypothesis the nucleus 135Nd was studied with the reactions 74Ge + 64 Ni and 26Mg + 112Cd. The 74 Ge-induced reaction was found to preferentially populate high-spin states, including superdeformed states. Statistical-model calculations are consistent with the present observations provided coupled-channel effects are taken into account.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3832-3835 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |