Experimental Level Densities and {gamma}-Strength Functions in rare earth nuclei
- Department of Physics, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1048 Blindern, N-0316 Oslo (Norway)
- North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695 (United States)
- Department of Physics and Astronomy Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701 (United States)
The level density and radiative strength function for {sup 146,147}Sm and {sup 163,164}Dy have been extracted from primary {gamma} spectra using the Oslo method. As one approaches the closed N = 82 neutron shell, the structures in the level density become more pronounced due to shell effects. The experimental level densities can be used to explore thermodynamic properties of the nucleus within the microcanonical ensemble. Pygmy resonances, which are based on the scissors mode and seen in deformed rare-earth nuclei, are not observed in near-spherical {sup 146,147}Sm, as expected. Pygmy resonances in {sup 163,164}Dy were studied after {sup 3}He-induced reactions and their width was found to be twice as wide as compared to results reported after neutron-capture reactions.
- OSTI ID:
- 21143167
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1005, Issue 1; Conference: CNR 2007: 2007 international workshop on compound-nuclear reactions and related topics, Yosemite National Park, CA (United States), 22-26 Oct 2007; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2920748; (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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