πg9/2 structures in odd-odd 130Pr and alignment processes in superdeformed praseodymium nuclei

T. B. Brown, J. Pfohl, M. A. Riley, D. J. Hartley, D. G. Sarantites, M. Devlin, D. R. LaFosse, F. Lerma, D. E. Archer, R. M. Clark, P. Fallon, I. M. Hibbert, D. T. Joss, P. J. Nolan, N. J. O'Brien, E. S. Paul, R. K. Sheline, J. Simpson, R. Wadsworth, Y. Sun

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Two strongly coupled bands with large dynamic moment of inertia values have been observed for the first time in the neutron-deficient odd-odd nucleus [Formula Presented]Pr using Gammasphere and the Microball charged-particle detector array. These bands involve the important [Formula Presented][404]9/2 proton orbital. This new information on [Formula Presented]Pr coupled with Projected Shell Model calculations provide valuable insight on rotational alignment processes taking place in this mass region, the size of the [Formula Presented]=72 deformed shell gap, and the position of the [Formula Presented][660]1/2 neutron intruder orbital at the boundary of the [Formula Presented]=135 superdeformed region.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)R1210-R1214
JournalPhysical Review C - Nuclear Physics
Volume56
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1997

Cite this