Abstract
The scenario of intertwined quantum phase transitions (IQPTs) is identified in the Zr isotopes with neutron numbers 52–70, and shown to involve both a crossing of normal and intruder configurations and a shape-evolution within each configuration. Using the framework of the interacting boson model with configuration mixing, this situation is demonstrated by a quantum analysis of the spectra, E2 transition rates, order parameters, symmetry and configuration content of the wave functions and a classical analysis of energy surfaces.
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