Cluster radioactivity in uranium isotopes

The emission of particles heavier than alpha and lighter than the lightest fission fragment is called cluster radioactivity. The emitted particles are termed as cluster. Ever since the experimental observation of this rare cold nuclear phenomenon, several theoretical as well as experimental studies were carried out. The present work aims in predicting the feasibility of the emission of various clusters from Uranium isotopes (Z=92), within the framework of Effective Liquid Drop Model (ELDM). The emission of ^24,25,26Ne and ^28,30Mg from certain U isotopes were experimentally confirmed. This result shows the importance of shell closure in cluster decay process. Also this phenomena vanishes towards the neutron rich side