Transition strengths and band terminations in 86Zr

M. Wiedeking, S. L. Tabor, F. Cristancho, M. Devlin, J. Doring, C. B. Jackson, G. D. Johns, R. A. Kaye, I. Y. Lee, F. Lerma, A. O. Macchiavelli, M. Naidu, I. Ragnarsson, D. G. Sarantites, G. Z. Solomon

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Abstract

High angular momentum states in 86Zr were populated through the 58Ni(32S,4p) reaction at 135 MeV using the 88-In. Cyclotron at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Recoiling 86Zr nuclei were stopped in a thick Ta backing. Prompt multi-γ coincidences with evaporated charged particles were detected using the full array of GAMMASPHERE and the MICROBALL. Mean lifetimes of 36 levels in 86Zr were measured using the Doppler-shift attenuation method. Transition quadrupole moments Qt were found in the range of about 0.3-1.5 e b in the positive-parity bands. The negative-parity bands show Qt values from about 0.25 to 1.2 e b. In the yrast positive-parity band, a sharp drop in collectivity approaching the 30+ state supports the interpretation of band termination in this configuration. Decreasing Qt values approaching the 24+ and 27- states also provide an indication of terminating structures.

Original languageEnglish
Article number034320
Pages (from-to)343201-3432014
Number of pages3088814
JournalPhysical Review C - Nuclear Physics
Volume67
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

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