Abstract
Two strongly coupled bands with large dynamic moment of inertia values have been observed for the first time in the neutron-deficient odd-odd nucleus [Formula Presented]Pr using Gammasphere and the Microball charged-particle detector array. These bands involve the important [Formula Presented][404]9/2 proton orbital. This new information on [Formula Presented]Pr coupled with Projected Shell Model calculations provide valuable insight on rotational alignment processes taking place in this mass region, the size of the [Formula Presented]=72 deformed shell gap, and the position of the [Formula Presented][660]1/2 neutron intruder orbital at the boundary of the [Formula Presented]=135 superdeformed region.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | R1210-R1214 |
| Journal | Physical Review C - Nuclear Physics |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |