Shape coexistence in very neutron-deficient pt isotopes

G. D. Dracoulis, A. E. Stuchbery, A. P. Byrne, A. R. Poletti, S. J. Poletti*, J. Gerl, R. A. Bark

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Abstract

Yrast bands in176Pt (N= 98) and178Pt have been identified. The level scheme ofl76Pt changes from a quasi-vibrational pattern to that of a well deformed rotor, at very low spins, a behaviour similar to that attributed to shape coexistence in the light Hg isotopes. Analysis of the176-188pt yrast bands supports a shape coexistence interpretation, the excitation energy of the intruder state behaving as predicted by Wood.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L97-L103
JournalJournal of Physics G: Nuclear Physics
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1986

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