Abstract
This paper demonstrates the feasibility of quadrupole moment measurements on isomeric levels populated in projectile fragmentation reactions. The neutron-rich 61Fe(9/2+) [E∗= 861 keV, T1/2= 239(5) ns] isomer was produced and spin aligned by the intermediate energy fragmentation of a 64Ni beam and implanted in a Cd single crystal. Its spectroscopic quadrupole moment
∣∣Qs∣∣=41(6)efm2agrees with mean-field based calculations using the finite-range Gogny force, suggesting a moderately deformed shape characterized by an intrinsic charge quadrupole moment Q0=−85efm2 or
Q0=+115efm2. The present measurement paves the way for future determinations of isomeric quadrupole moments in more exotic nuclei.
∣∣Qs∣∣=41(6)efm2agrees with mean-field based calculations using the finite-range Gogny force, suggesting a moderately deformed shape characterized by an intrinsic charge quadrupole moment Q0=−85efm2 or
Q0=+115efm2. The present measurement paves the way for future determinations of isomeric quadrupole moments in more exotic nuclei.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 051302(R) |
Journal | Physical Review C |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 May 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |