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Spin--parity determination from neutron threshold measurements and the second excited state of $sup 44$Sc

Journal Article · · Nuovo Cim., A, v. 18A, no. 4, pp. 593-600
OSTI ID:4335279
The counter ratio method'', i.e., the ratio between slow- and fast- neutron yields was used in the /sup 44/Ca(p,n)/sup 44/Sc reaction to assign spin and parities to some /sup 44/Sc levels. The method is presented as an useful tool for spin-parity assignments in the case of odd --odd nuclei formed through (p,n) reactions. The /sup 48/Ti(p n)/sup 48/V reaction is discussed as an example. The /sup 44/Ca(p,n)/sup 44/Sc reaction was investigated by using the proton beam of the Van de Graaff accelerator of the Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro. The results are consistent with the following spin-parity assignments to /sup 44/Sc levels: ground state (2/sup +/), 68 keV state (1/sup -/), 146 keV (0/sup -/), 667 keV (1/sup +/). Of special interest is the 0/sup -/ assignment to the second excited state at 146 keV. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ., Munich
NSA Number:
NSA-29-019682
OSTI ID:
4335279
Journal Information:
Nuovo Cim., A, v. 18A, no. 4, pp. 593-600, Journal Name: Nuovo Cim., A, v. 18A, no. 4, pp. 593-600; ISSN NCIAA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English