Abstract
Yrast states of the nuclei 188Pb and 186Pb located in the middle of the 82 < N < 126 shell have been studied for the first time in the reactions 156,154Gd (36Ar, 4n ) at 175 MeV. Gamma rays following the heavy-ion fusion-evaporation reactions were detected in coincidence with evaporation residues. Both nuclei exhibit a structure very different from the heavier even-even lead isotopes and show low-lying, probably prolate rotational bands.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 390-395 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Physics Letters B |
| Volume | 302 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |