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Nuclear isomer separation

Conference ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.35739· OSTI ID:5272867
Pure specimens of nuclear isomers are required for gamma-ray lasers. Atoms containing isomeric nuclei of /sup 197/Hg are selectively photoionized. The isomers were produced by the /sup 197/Au(d,2n)/sup 197/Hg reaction and distilled. Three pulsed dye lasers were used to selectively ionize mercury atoms by doubly resonant three-step photoionization. Other isomer separation techniques and their limitations are discussed. 7 refs., 4 figs.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5272867
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-86-2943; CONF-8609132-1; ON: DE86015314
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English