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Unexpected structure in the E2 quasicontinuum spectrum of /sup 154/Dy

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OSTI ID:6796775
The evolution of the ..gamma.. quasicontinuum spectrum with neutron number has been investigated in the sequence of dysprosium isotopes /sup 152,154,156/Dy. The three nuclei display a pronounced collective E2 component. In /sup 154/Dy this component shows an unexpected splitting into two distinct parts, signifying a structural change along the ..gamma.. cascade. The E2 and statistical components can be reproduced in simple ..gamma.. cascade calculations; in /sup 152/Dy and /sup 156/Dy only rotational bands were included, whereas in /sup 154/Dy additional vibration-like transitions were required to reproduce the two E2 peaks. 11 refs., 2 figs.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA); Notre Dame Univ., IN (USA); Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6796775
Report Number(s):
CONF-880656-1; ON: DE89000546
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English