Abstract
Collective band structures have been observed in the neutron-deficient nucleus by means of the Cl,p3nγ) reaction. At low spins, the yrast band, built on the ν [514] Nilsson orbital, exhibits a large signature splitting (∼100 keV) consistent with a significant triaxial shape (γ∼-20°). At higher spins, two sidebands were observed which are characterized by strong ΔI=1 transitions and a lack of signature splitting. These band structures contain rotationally aligned lower-midshell protons which drive the nucleus towards the prolate (γ=0°) shape. In addition, a decoupled band was observed built on an = ) state. This band reveals a 50% increase in the dynamic moment of inertia consistent with an enhanced quadrupole deformation (β∼0.35), and is believed to be built on the β-driving ν [660] single-quasiparticle state, intruding from two harmonic oscillator shells above. The β-driving properties of this orbital represent an important mechanism in the evolution of enhanced nuclear deformation in this region. The results are compared to those of the N=75 , , and isotones.
- Received 17 February 1989
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.40.156
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