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Title: Tables of E2 transition probabilities from the first 2+ states in even-even nuclei [B(E2) evaluation for 0+1 → 2+1 transitions in even-even nuclei]

Journal Article · · Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC)
  2. McMaster Univ., Hamilton, ON (Canada). Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
  3. Central Michigan Univ., Mount Pleasant, MI (United States). Dept. of Physics

Experimental results of E2 transition probabilities or B(E2) values for the known first 2+ states in 447 even–even nuclei have been compiled and evaluated. The evaluation policies for the analysis of experimental data have been described and new results are discussed. The recommended B(E2) values have been compared with comprehensive shell model calculations for a selected set of nuclei, where such theoretical procedures are amenable. The present work was motivated by a rapid increase in the number of new B(E2) measurements for the first 2+ states since the previous evaluation of such data by S. Raman et al. published in 2001. Finally, future plans to investigate the systematics of B(E2)↑ values, and intercomparison of different experimental techniques to obtain these data are outlined.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC00112704; KB0301042; AC02-98CH10886; FG02-98-ER41080; SC0008529
OSTI ID:
1240710
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1345731; OSTI ID: 1358728
Report Number(s):
BNL-103516-2016-JA; BNL-113543-2017-JA; R&D Project: EST-003-NEFA; KB0301041; TRN: US1601163
Journal Information:
Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables, Vol. 107, Issue C; ISSN 0092-640X
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 254 works
Citation information provided by
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