Total Routhian surface calculations of octupole properties in neutron-deficient U isotopes

Octupole properties in even-even 220-230U isotopes have been investigated using improved total Routhian surface calculations with the inclusion of reflection-asymmetric deformations. We pay attention to the evolution of octupole properties with increasing nucleon and rotational frequency. 222U is predicted to have static octupole deformation up to high spins. A shape transition from reflection-symmetry to reflection-asymmetry happens across 22892U136 with decreasing neutron number in uranium isotopes or decreasing proton number in N = 136 isotones. Our calculations were compared with previous calculations and available experiments.