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Integer alignment and strong coupling limit in superdeformed nuclei

Journal Article · · Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States)
 [1];  [2]
  1. Joint Institute for Heavy Ion Research, P. O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee (USA)
  2. Department of Physics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (USA)
Superdeformed bands in neighboring nuclei exhibit striking and unexpected similarities which previously have been interpreted in terms of pseudo SU(3) symmetry and quantized angular momentum alignment. The spin and alignment of superdeformed bands near {sup 192}Hg are investigated by their difference in static and dynamical moments of inertia. Special attention is drawn to the strong coupling limit and the possibility of quantized alignment in nuclei around {sup 192}Hg.
DOE Contract Number:
FG05-87ER40361
OSTI ID:
5219317
Journal Information:
Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States) Vol. 44:2; ISSN 0556-2813; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English