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Level structure and deexcitations in /sup 220/Ra and their systematic behavior as a function of neutron number

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. C; (United States)
The level scheme of /sup 220/Ra, constructed from /sup 208/Pb(/sup 14/C,2n..gamma..)/sup 220/Ra data, shows structure similar to that of /sup 218/Ra, with interleaved states of alternating parities connected by enhanced B(E1) deexcitations. The B(E1)/B(E2) ratios (for moderately high spins) are two to three times smaller than in /sup 218/Ra; we observe a smooth and rapid increase of the B(E1) values toward shell closures. The systematics of the Ra isotopes are used to examine the alpha cluster model of Iachello-Jackson and the permanent octupole shape model.
Research Organization:
A.W. Wright Nuclear Structure Laboratory, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06511
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER03074; AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
6257517
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. C; (United States) Vol. 30:5; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English