Systematics of the α-decay fine structure in even–even nuclei

Journal Article · Thu Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 2015 · Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ADT.2014.09.001· OSTI ID:22439768

Dumitrescu, A. ^[1]

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1. “Horia Hulubei” National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, 407 Atomiştilor, POB MG-6, Bucharest-Măgurele, RO-077125 (Romania)

We describe α-transitions to low-lying states in even–even nuclei with Z>50,N>82 using the Coherent State Model (CSM). We reproduce the energy levels and electromagnetic transition rates between the states of the ground band employing two parameters, namely the deformation parameter and the strength of the harmonic CSM Hamiltonian. The B(E2) values are described in terms of an effective charge which depends linearly on the deformation parameter. The treatment of the α-emission process is based on an α–daughter interaction containing a monopole component, calculated through a double folding procedure with a M3Y interaction plus a repulsive core simulating the Pauli principle, and a quadrupole–quadrupole (QQ) interaction. The decaying states are identified with the lowest narrow outgoing resonances obtained through the coupled channels method. The α-branching ratios to 2{sup +} states are reproduced by means of the QQ strength. This interaction strength can be fitted with a linear dependence on the deformation parameter, as predicted by the CSM. The theoretical intensities to 4{sup +} and 6{sup +} states are in reasonable agreement with available experimental data. Predictions are made for spherical, transitional and well deformed even–even α-emitters.

• OSTI ID: 22439768
• Journal Information: Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables, Vol. 101; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2014 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0092-640X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BRANCHING RATIO
COUPLED CHANNEL THEORY
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EFFECTIVE CHARGE
EIGENSTATES
ENERGY LEVELS
ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS
EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI
FINE STRUCTURE
FORECASTING
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INTERACTIONS
PAULI PRINCIPLE
SPHERICAL CONFIGURATION