Published May 29, 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

γ-Ray Spectroscopy at the Limits: First Observation of Rotational Bands in 255Lr

  • 1. Department of Physics, University of Jyvaeskylae, FIN-40014 Jyvaeskylae (Finland)
  • 2. Gesellschaft fuer Schwerionenforschung (GSI), D-64291 Darmstadt (Germany)

Description

The rotational band structure of 255Lr has been investigated using advanced in-beam γ-ray spectroscopic techniques. To date, 255Lr is the heaviest nucleus to be studied in this manner. One rotational band has been unambiguously observed and strong evidence for a second rotational structure was found. The structures are tentatively assigned to be based on the 1/2-[521] and 7/2-[514] Nilsson states, consistent with assignments from recently obtained α decay data. The experimental rotational band dynamic moment of inertia is used to test self-consistent mean-field calculations using the Skyrme SLy4 interaction and a density-dependent pairing force.

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Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
102
Journal Issue
21
Journal Page Range
p. 212501-212501.4
ISSN
0031-9007
CODEN
PRLTAO

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