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Structure in the E2 quasicontinuum spectrum of /sup 154/Dy

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The evolution of the ..gamma.. quasicontinuum spectrum with neutron number has been investigated in the sequence of isotopes /sup 152,154,156/Dy. The three nuclei display a pronounced collective E2 component. In /sup 154/Dy this component shows a splitting into two distinct parts, signifying a structural change along the ..gamma.. cascade above the yrast line. The E2 and statistical components are reproduced in simple ..gamma..-cascade calculations; in /sup 152/Dy and /sup 156/Dy only rotational bands are included, whereas in /sup 154/Dy additional vibrationlike transitions are required to reproduce the two E2 peaks.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439
OSTI ID:
6530543
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 62:5; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English