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Variable moment of inertia (VMI) model and theories of nuclear collective motion

Journal Article · · Annu. Rev. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)
The phenomenological variable moment of inertia model (VMI) and its relation to transition quadrupole moments are examined. A comprehensive survey is given of theoretical approaches to the VMI model, including both low spin and backbending regions. (SDF)
OSTI ID:
7141937
Journal Information:
Annu. Rev. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Rev. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 26; ISSN ARNUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English