gamma-ray spectroscopy approaching the limits of existence of atomic nuclei: a study of the excited states of Pt-168 and Pt-169

  • M. B. Gomez Hornillos
  • , D. O'Donnell
  • , J. Simpson
  • , D. T. Joss
  • , L. Bianco
  • , B. Cederwall
  • , T. Grahn
  • , P. T. Greenlees
  • , B. Hadinia
  • , P. Jones
  • , R. Julin
  • , S. Juutinen
  • , S. Ketelhut
  • , M. Labiche
  • , M. Leino
  • , M. Nyman
  • , R. D. Page
  • , E. S. Paul
  • , M. Petri
  • , P. Peura
  • P. Rahkila, P. Ruotsalainen, M. Sandzelius, P. J. Sapple, J. Saren, C. Scholey, J. Sorri, J. Thomson, J. Uusitalo

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Abstract

Excited states in the N=90 and N =91 Pt nuclei have been investigated using the JUROGAM and GREAT spectrometers in conjunction with the RITU gas-filled separator. These nuclei were populated via the reactions 92Mo(78 Kr,2n) and 94Mo (78K,3n) at 335 and 348 MeV, respectively. The recoil-decay tagging technique has been used to correlate prompt γ radiation with the characteristic α decays of 168Pt and 169Pt. A γ−γ analysis has allowed a level scheme for 168Pt to be reported for the first time and the level scheme for 169Pt to be extended. The excitation energies of the proposed positive-parity yrast states of 168Pt are compared with calculations based on the interacting boson model and found to be in excellent agreement. These data show a continuation of the trend toward vibrational nuclei as the N=82 shell gap is approached. In addition, new excited states constituting two decay paths have been discovered in 169Pt .

Original languageEnglish
Article number064314
JournalPhysical Review C
Volume79
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2009
Externally publishedYes

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