Abstract

The lifetimes of the gamma-ray continuum at spins above 40h-dash-bar were measured in /sup 152/Dy via the Doppler shift attenuation technique following the /sup 74/Ge(/sup 80/Se,2n) and /sup 76/Ge(/sup 80/Se,4n) reactions, at beam energies of 285 and 320 MeV, respectively. Although the deduced average quadrupole moments are smaller than the value expected for superdeformed bands, the variation of the observed Doppler shift as a function of gamma-ray energy suggests that both small deformation (..beta..approx.0.2) and more deformed structures (possibly superdeformed) are present in the very high spin continuum of this nucleus.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.