Properties of low-lying states in 43Sc

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (22) ◽  
pp. 2735-2750 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. C. Ball ◽  
J. S. Forster ◽  
F. Ingebretsen ◽  
C. F. Monahan
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Level Structure ◽  
Surface Barrier ◽  
Angular Correlations ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Gamma Coincidence ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Barrier Detector ◽  
Coincidence Spectra

The 40Ca(α, pγ)43Sc reaction at Eα = 11.8 to 15.5 MeV has been used to investigate the level structure of 43Sc below 4.2 MeV excitation. Level energies and decay schemes were determined from proton–gamma coincidence spectra obtained using an annular surface barrier detector positioned near 180° and two 40 cm3 Ge(Li) detectors. Angular correlations were measured in the same configuration using an array of six 12.7 × 15.2 cm NaI(Tl) detectors mounted on the Chalk River LOTUS goniometer. Twelve new levels were observed in 43Sc and information on the spins, branching ratios, and gamma-ray multipole mixing ratios of these and several other excited states has been obtained. The results are compared with recent theoretical predictions of Johnstone. In particular, levels at 1931 and 2552 keV, 1830 keV and 1883 keV have been tentatively assigned as the 9/2+ and probable 11/2+ members of the kπ = 3/2+ band, the (fp)3, Jπ = 11/2− state, and the 9/2− member of the kπ = 3/2− band, respectively.

Level Structure of 171Tm

1972 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 513-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. Graham ◽  
J. S. Geiger ◽  
M. W. Johns
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Internal Conversion ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Level Structure ◽  
Line Intensities ◽  
Gamma Coincidence ◽  
Coincidence Data ◽  
Conversion Coefficients ◽  
Beta Spectrometer

The properties of the γ-ray transitions in 171Tm, following beta decay of 7.5 h 171Er, have been studied using an iron-free π√2 beta spectrometer and Ge(Li) detectors, singly and in coincidence. The multipolarities of 8 lower-energy γ transitions have been established from a study of L- or M-subshell-internal-conversion lines. The measured K-line intensities of 20 higher-energy transitions yield K conversion coefficients and hence additional multipolarity assignments. Gamma-ray energy measurements, together with an extensive series of gamma–gamma coincidence experiments, have been used to establish the role of 59 (out of 65) γ transitions in the 171Tm level scheme. Sixteen excited states are identified at energies of 5.025 (3/2+), 116.6 (5/2+), 129.0 (7/2+), 326.7* (9/2+), 424.8 (7/2−), 635.4 (7/2+), 675.7 (3/2+), 737.2 (5/2+), 822.3* (7/2+), 912.8 (5/2+), 998.6 (7/2+), 1225.5* (3/2, 5/2, or 7/2+), 1284.7* (5/2+), 1296.3*, 1391.2*, and 1400.5* (5/2+) keV. The asterisks indicate levels which are new or at variance with those proposed by some other workers. The coincidence data does not support a level at 861 keV proposed by two other groups of workers on the basis of energy sums. Nilsson orbital assignments are proposed and discussed for 12 levels.

Branching Ratios and Lifetimes of 25Mg Levels below 5.2 MeV

1974 ◽  
Vol 52 (23) ◽  
pp. 2329-2342 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Ollerhead ◽  
D. C. Kean ◽  
R. M. Gorman ◽  
M. B. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Doppler Shift ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Branching Ratios ◽  
Surface Barrier ◽  
Surface Barrier Detector ◽  
Rotational Model ◽  
Rotational Bands ◽  
Barrier Detector ◽  
Combined Data

All levels below 5.2 MeV in 25Mg have been studied using the reaction 25Mg(p, p′γ). In-elastically scattered protons were detected in an annular surface barrier detector located at 180°; coincidence gamma-ray spectra were obtained at Ge (Li) detector angles of 90°, 45°, and 135°. Level energies were determined from unshifted gamma-ray energies recorded in the 90° spectra. Lifetimes were obtained from the attenuated Doppler shift of gamma-ray energies recorded in spectra taken at forward and backward angles. Branching ratios were deduced from the combined data of all three angles. The identification of levels as members of rotational bands is discussed, and transition strengths deduced from the present measurements are compared with predictions of the simple rotational model.

Gamma-Ray Angular Correlations and Lifetime Measurements for Some Excited States ofNe21

1969 ◽  
Vol 186 (4) ◽  
pp. 1174-1188 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Pronko ◽  
C. Rolfs ◽  
H. J. Maier
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Angular Correlations

Branching Ratios and Lifetimes of 25Mg Levels between 5.2 and 6.1 MeV

1975 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Ollerhead ◽  
D. C. Kean ◽  
S. G. T. Leong ◽  
C. Doekes ◽  
T. M. R. Meadley
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Branching Ratios ◽  
Surface Barrier ◽  
Surface Barrier Detector ◽  
Ground State Band ◽  
Rotational Model ◽  
Rotational Bands ◽  
Barrier Detector ◽  
State Band ◽  
Combined Data

All levels between 5.2 and 6.1 MeV in 25Mg have been studied using the reaction 25Mg(p,p′γ). Inelastically scattered protons were detected in an annular surface barrier detector located at 180°; coincidence gamma-ray spectra were obtained at Ge(Li) detector angles of 90, 45, and 135°. Level energies were determined from unshifted gamma-ray energies recorded in the 90° spectra. Lifetimes were obtained from the attenuated Doppler shift of gamma-ray energies recorded in spectra taken at forward and backward angles. Branching ratios were deduced from the combined data of all three angles. The identification of levels as members of rotational bands is discussed, and transition strengths deduced from the present measurements are compared with predictions of the simple rotational model. In particular, evidence is presented for the identification of a level at 5535 keV as the 11/2 member of the ground state band, levels at 5522 and 5794 keV as the 5/2 and 11/2 members of the Kπ = 1/2− band, and a level at 6040 keV as the 11/2 member of a Kπ = 9/2+ band.

AN ILLUSTRATION OF A TYPE OF TRIPLE CORRELATION MEASUREMENT WHICH CAN BE EASILY INTERPRETED

1960 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 927-940 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Litherland ◽  
G. J. McCallum
Keyword(s):  
Angular Correlation ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Residual Nucleus ◽  
Incident Beam ◽  
Electric Quadrupole ◽  
Final States ◽  
Angular Correlations ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Triple Correlation

The Mg26(He4, nγ)Si29 reaction has been used to illustrate the simplifications introduced in the interpretation of triple angular correlations by choosing a target and bombarding particles of zero spin and by observing the emitted particles, in this case neutrons, in a counter fixed at 0° to the beam. The angular correlations of the gamma rays with respect to the incident beam then depend only upon the properties of the final states in the residual nucleus. The angular correlation of the electric quadrupole 2.03-Mev gamma ray is predicted uniquely by theory and this prediction has been verified experimentally. The angular correlations of the 1.28-Mev and 2.43-Mev gamma rays have yielded for the E2/M1 amplitude mixing ratios +0.25 ± 0.05 or −3.4 ± 0.5 and −0.26 ± 0.08 or −1.10 ± 0.16 respectively. In addition, the experiment provides an illustration of the value of the recently discovered technique of neutron – gamma-ray discrimination in an organic scintillator.

scholarly journals Neutron Cross Section Measurement Using the Associated Particle Technique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Peter B Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Beam ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Deuteron Beam ◽  
Neutron Cross Section ◽  
Surface Barrier ◽  
Uniform Field ◽  
Coincidence System ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Barrier Detector ◽  
Thin Nickel

<p>The associated particle technique is applied to the D(d.n) He3 reaction, in order to produce a tagged neutron beam of accurately known energy, flux, and direction. The incident deuteron beam is obtained from a 400 Kv positive ion Van de Graaff accelerator. A description is given of the design of a uniform field sector magnet and other equipment associated with the stabilization and calibration of the energy of the incident deuteron beam. A versatile n-He3 coincidence system is described. The use of a silicon surface barrier detector with a thin nickel foil window enables complete resolution of the He3 peak with consequent improved neutron flux determination. The tagged neutron beam is used to measure the absolute neutron cross sections of the K39 (n,p) A39 and K39 (n, alpha) Cl36 reactions at a neutron energy of 2.46 Mev. The results obtained, (95 plus-minus 4) mb and (6.2 plus-minus 1) mb respectively, are compared with values obtained by other workers, and with theoretical predictions.</p>

Study of thermal neutron capture in potassium

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 1109-1129 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. V. Johnson ◽  
T. J. Kennett
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Neutron ◽  
Excited States ◽  
Neutron Capture ◽  
Decay Scheme ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Branching Ratios ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Thermal Neutron Capture ◽  
Gamma Coincidence

The 39K(n,γ)40K reaction has been studied using a Ge(Li) and a Ge(Li)–Ge(Li) spectrometer. A total of 252 gamma-ray transitions has been observed and a gamma–gamma coincidence matrix involving 62 transitions has been established. A decay scheme based on the experimental results is deduced for 202 of the observed gamma-ray transitions. Spins and parities of some excited states have been estimated from the deduced branching ratios. The neutron separation energies of the 40K and 42K nuclei have been determined as 7800.5 ± 0.2 and 7535.2 ± 1.5 keV respectively.

Determination of mixing ratios for some cascades corresponding to 109Ag

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. E. Bosch ◽  
V. M. Silbergleit ◽  
M. Davidson ◽  
J. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Angular Correlations ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Multichannel Analyzer ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Gamma Ray Detector

An investigation of the gamma–gamma ray angular correlations following the decay of 109Pd was made by using a Ge(Li) semiconductor counter and NaI(Tl) gamma-ray detector. Coincidences measurements at six different angles were made between the 311 keV gamma ray (gated in the movable counter) and 390, 413, 424, 551, and 558 keV gamma rays (displayed in a multichannel analyzer (MCA)). Chance coincidences as well as coincidence background were taken into account. The following spins and mixing ratios were determined: 701 keV level 3/2, δ(390) = 0.19 ± 0.06; 724 keV level 3/2, δ(413) = 0.18 ± 0.05; 735 keV level 5/2, δ(424) = −0.27 ± 0.03; 862 keV level 5/2, δ(551) = −0.28 ± 0.04; 869 keV level 5/2, δ(558) = −0.26 ± 0.05. The result indicates that the anisotropies are consistent with mixing ratios less than 28% in all cases.

Sum-coincidence studies in the decay of 59Fe

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (22) ◽  
pp. 2213-2215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshman Chaturvedi ◽  
Rajendra Prasad ◽  
S. N. Chaturvedi ◽  
A. K. Nigam
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Level Structure ◽  
Coincidence Technique ◽  
Coincidence Spectra

The level structure of 59Co has been examined using the sum-coincidence technique. Sum-coincidence spectra at 1482, 1434, and 1291.6 keV sum gates were recorded to establish the presence of a weak 189 keV gamma ray between the 1482 and 1291.6 keV states, which is very close to the intense 192 keV gamma ray.

THE DECAY OF Os191 AND Os193

1958 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 1409-1429 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. V. Nablo ◽  
M. W. Johns ◽  
R. H. Goodman ◽  
A. Artna
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Decay Scheme ◽  
Internal Conversion ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Internal Conversion Coefficients ◽  
Gamma Coincidence ◽  
Conversion Coefficients ◽  
Activation Cross Sections

The beta- and gamma-ray spectra of Os191 and Os193 have been studied with a magnetic beta-ray spectrometer, scintillation spectrometers, and coincidence circuits. The 14-hour isomer of Os191 decays via a 0.0742-Mev (M3) transition. Gamma rays of energy 0.0418 (100%, E3), 0.0809 (1%, M1 + E2), 0.1287 (100%, M1 + E2), and 0.1858 (0.1%) Mev have been found to be associated with the 14.6 ± 0.3 day decay of Os191 and an extension of the accepted decay scheme proposed. The following 19 transitions have been associated with the 31.5 ± 0.5 hour decay of Os193: 0.0730 (14%), 0.1068 (~1%), 0.1393 (10%), 0.180 (0.3%), 0.196 (0.1%), 0.243 (~0.2%), 0.2485 (0.3%), 0.2514 (0.4%), 0.278 (0.6%), 0.2810 (1.6%), 0.2885 (0.3%), 0.2994 (0.4%), 0.314 (0.3%), 0.3218 (1.7%), 0.3620 (0.6%), 0.3878 (1.6%), 0.4604 (4.1%), 0.4857 (0.3%), and 0.5585 (2.2%). The internal conversion coefficients for all the stronger transitions suggest that they are M1 + E2 in character. The decay energy of Os193 is 1.132 ± 0.005 Mev. Fermi analyses and beta–gamma coincidence experiments have established excited states of Ir193 at 0.073, 0.139, 0.281, 0.362, 0.460, and 0.559 Mev above the ground state. Six otherwise unclassified weak gamma rays can be accommodated if levels at 0.247, 0.315, and 0.613 Mev are included in the decay scheme.The activation cross sections of Os184 and Os190 are (2.2 ± 0.5) × 103and 5.3 ± 2 barns respectively, relative to Seren's value of 1.6 ± 0.4 barns for Os192.

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