Possible deformation evolution in the πi13/2 structure of 171Re

D. J. Hartley, E. E. Pedicini, R. V.F. Janssens, L. L. Riedinger, M. A. Riley, X. Wang, S. Miller, A. D. Ayangeakaa, M. P. Carpenter, J. J. Carroll, J. Cavey, C. J. Chiara, P. Chowdhury, U. Garg, S. S. Hota, E. G. Jackson, F. G. Kondev, T. Lauritsen, M. Litz, W. C. MaJ. Matta, E. S. Paul, J. Simpson, J. R. Vanhoy, S. Zhu

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Abstract

The phenomenon of wobbling can only occur for a nuclear shape with stable triaxial deformation. To date, only a few examples of this exotic collective mode have been observed in lutetium and tantalum isotopes. A search for a wobbling sequence was performed in 171Re to determine if this feature can be observed in Z>73 nuclei. No evidence was found for wobbling; however, an interaction between the πi13/2 sequence and another positive-parity band may give an indication on why wobbling may not occur in this nucleus. The level scheme for 171Re was significantly extended and interpretations for the decay sequences are proposed within the context of the cranked shell model.

Original languageEnglish
Article number044323
JournalPhysical Review C - Nuclear Physics
Volume88
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 21 2013
Externally publishedYes

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Science and Technology Facilities CouncilST/J000094/1

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