S. Mitarai

The silicon ball: a 4π Si detector array for reaction channel selection

Abstract A 4π array of seventeen charged particle detectors (Si Ball) has been dessigned and constructed to provide selection of reaction channels for in-beam spectroscopy. The detector array, which consists of ΔE Si detectors of 170 μm thickness, is very compact to allow insertion into Inner Ball or Neutron Wall which may be a part of the NORDBALL γ-ray spectrometer. High spin states of neutron deficient nuclei around A = 80 have been studied using the Si Ball, and it has been proven that the Si Ball is a powerful tool in the in-beam spectroscopy of nuclei far from the β-stability line.

A γ-ray detector array for joint spectroscopy experiments at the JAERI tandem–booster facility

Abstract A compact array for γ-ray spectroscopy developed for the joint experiment at the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute is described. It consists of an array of 11 Compton suppressed Ge detectors, a 4π silicon detector array for charged particle measurements, a position-sensitive silicon detector for experiments on Coulomb excitation and a conversion-electron spectrometer. The details of the detectors and new experimental results obtained with the compact array are also described.

Signature inversion in 120Cs: Evidence for a residual pn interaction

Abstract High-spin states have been observed in the odd-odd isotope 120Cs in 32S-induced reactions. The previously known band is extended to higher spin and several new bands are identified. Band-head configurations have been inferred by comparing the band properties with known bands in the odd nuclei 121Cs and 121Ba. A remarkable signature inversion is observed in the π h 11 2 ⊗ν h 11 2

Cd-98(48)50: The two-proton-hole spectrum in Sn-100(50)50

Excited states in {sup 98}Cd, two proton holes from {sup 100}Sn, were identified and studied for the first time, using in-beam spectroscopy with highly selective ancillary detectors. The structure of the ({pi}g{sub 9/2}){sup {minus}2} two-proton-hole spectrum below a T{sub 1/2}=0.48(16) {mu}s isomer is deduced and compared to shell-model predictions. A tentative I{sup {pi}}=(8{sup +}) assignment, as suggested by systematics, yields a strongly reduced B(E2,8{sup +}{r_arrow}6{sup +})=0.44({sup +20}{sub {minus}10}) W.u., corresponding to an effective proton charge of e{sub {pi}}=0.85({sup +20}{sub {minus}10}) e , which is at variance with existing theoretical predictions. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}Excited states in Cd-98, two proton holes from Sn-100, were identified and studied for the first time, using in-beam spectroscopy with highly selective ancillary detectors. The structure of the (pi g(9/2))(-2) two-proton-hole spectrum below a T-1/2 = 0.48(16) mu s isomer is deduced and compared to shell-model predictions. A tentative I-pi = (8(+)) assignment, as suggested by systematics, yields a strongly reduced B(E2,8(+) --> 6(+)) = 0.44((+20)(-10)) W.u., corresponding to an effective proton charge of e(pi) = 0.85((+20)(-10))e, which is at variance with existing theoretical predictions.

New neutron-deficient isotopes 83Nb and 85Nb

Abstract New neutron-deficient isotopes of 83,85 Nb were identified with the aid of results of the in-beam spectroscopic studies of 83,85 Zr. The activities were generated by the 58 Ni( 28 Si, p2n) 83 Nb, 60 Ni( 28 Si, p2n) 85 Nb and 58 Ni( 32 S, αp) 85 Nb, reactions, and the radiations were measured by means of βγ-coincidence. Then the half-lives of 83 Nb and 85 Nb were found to be 4.1 ± 0.3 and 20.9 ± 0.7 sec, and the Q EC values were determined to be 7.5 ± 0.3 and 6.0 ± 0.2 MeV for 83 Nb and 85 Nb, respectively, which are noticeably lower than predicted values from mass formulae.

Alignment processes in 119Cs, 121Cs and 123Cs

Rotational band structures have been observed in the odd-A Cs isotopes 119Cs, 121Cs and 123Cs. The previously known bands have been extended to higher spin values and several new bands have been es ...

Competing proton and neutron alignments in neutron-deficient Xe-nuclei

Abstract High-spin structures of the neutron-deficient 117,118,120 Xe isotopes have been studied by in-beam γ-ray spectroscopic techniques. The final nuclei have been identified by means of charged-particle detectors. Collective rotational bands based on the neutron d 5 2 , g 7 2 and h 11 2 configurations have been identified in 117 Xe. In the even 118 Xe and 120 Xe nuclei several new side bands were observed and the previously known bands were extended. The present level schemes include two positive-parity bands constructed to high spin in 118 Xe, whereas in 120 Xe three such bands were observed. In order to explain these bands, both proton and neutron ( h 11 2 ) 2 alignments, as well as the shape degree of freedom, have to be invoked. The possible occurrence of a γS-band is addressed and a pronounced structural change for more heavy Xe-isotopes is discussed. All negative-parity side bands are interpreted in terms of proton two-quasiparticle excitations. The experimental data are compared with total routhian surface calculations.

In-beam study of 102In, 104In and 106In

Proton-rich odd-odd In isotopes have been investigated by in-beam spectroscopic methods using the NORDBALL detector array. A Ni-58 beam with an energy of 270 MeV was used to bombard a Fe-54 target. ...

IN-BEAM SPECTROSCOPY AT THE PROTON-DRIP LINE - FIRST OBSERVATION OF EXCITED-STATES IN SB-106 AND SB-107

Neutron deficient nuclei close to Sn-100 have been investigated in-beam using the NORDBALL detector array. A target of Fe-54 was bombarded with a beam of Ni-58 at 270 MeV. Evaporation residues were identified by detecting protons and alpha particles in a 4 pi charged particle multi-detector set-up and neutrons in a 1 pi neutron detector wall in coincidence with gamma rays. Excited states of the proton drip line nucleus Sb-106 and of Sb-107 were identified for the first time. The yrast level schemes constructed from gamma-gamma-particle coincidence and gamma-gamma angular correlation analysis are presented and discussed within the framework of the nuclear shell model.

High-spin studies of the neutron deficient nuclei In-103, In-105, In-107, and In-109

High-spin states of the isotopes In-103,In-105,In-107,In-109 have been investigated using in-beam gamma-ray spectroscopic methods. Results from three different experiments are presented. Targets of Fe-54, Cr-50, and Mo-92 were bombarded by a 270 and 261 MeV Ni-58 beam and by a 95 MeV F-19 beam, respectively. Reaction channel separation was achieved with a charged-particle detector array and in the first two experiments also with a 1 pi neutron detector system. As a result of these experiments the level schemes of In-103,In-105,In-107,In-109 were significantly extended. Excited states of these odd-A indium isotopes are discussed within the framework of the nuclear shell model and the hole-core coupling scheme. The systematics of excited states of light odd-A indium isotopes is also discussed