Octupole correlations in high-K states in Pu-240

Amon L., Mullins S., Akkus B., Erduran M.

International Conference on the Labyrinth in Nuclear Structure, Iraklion, Greece, 13 - 19 July 2003, vol.701, pp.82-86 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 701
  • City: Iraklion
  • Country: Greece
  • Page Numbers: pp.82-86
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim was to search for reflection asymmetric high-K states in Pu-240 by measuring coincidences across the T-1/2 = 165 ns, K-pi = 5(-) two-quasiproton isomer. The measurements were undertaken with the AFRODITE gamma-ray spectrometer when a pulsed beam of 30MeV alpha particles was directed onto a U-238 target. No evidence was found for the known gamma rays that decay from the isomer into the ground state band.