Identification of triaxial strongly deformed band in {sup 168}Hf.
Possible decay pathways associated with three candidates for triaxial strongly deformed (TSD) bands in {sup 168}Hf have been investigated. The spin and excitation energy of the strongest band, TSD1, were determined approximately based on {gamma}-ray coincidence relationships. Discrete links were established for the second band. The overall agreement between the observed properties of the bands and cranking calculations using the ULTIMATE CRANKER code provides strong support for an interpretation where band TSD1 is associated with a TSD minimum, ({var_epsilon}{sub 2},{gamma}) {approx} (0.43,20{sup o}), involving the {pi}(i{sub 13/2}){sup 2} and the {nu}(j{sub 15/2}) high-j orbitals. This constitutes the first identification of a TSD band in Hf isotopes, which has been long-predicted by theoretical studies. The second band is understood as being associated with a near-prolate shape and a deformation enhanced with respect to the normal deformed bands. It is proposed to be built on the {pi}(i{sub 13/2}h{sub 9/2}) {nu}(i{sub 13/2}){sup 2} configuration.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC); National Science Foundation (NSF); Danish National Science Foundation; German BMBF; Research Council of Norway
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 985112
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/PHY/JA-62152; TRN: US201016%%1787
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. C, Vol. 78, Issue 2008
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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