Abstract
Collective properties of the low-lying levels in the odd-A Cu67â€"73 were investigated by Coulomb excitation with radioactive beams. The beams were produced at ISOLDE and postaccelerated by REX-ISOLDE up to 2.99MeV/u. In Cu67,69, low-lying 1/2-, 5/2-, and 7/2- states were populated. In Cu71,73, besides the known transitions deexciting the single-particle-like 5/2- and core-coupled 7/2- levels, Î rays of 454 and 135 keV, respectively, were observed for the first time. Based on a reanalysis of Î-decay work and comparison with the systematics, a spin 1/2- is suggested for these excited states. Three B(E2) values were determined in each of the four isotopes. The results indicate a significant change in the structure of the odd-A Cu isotopes beyond N=40 where single-particle-like and collective levels are suggested to coexist at very low excitation energies. © 2008 The American Physical Society.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 112502 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 11 |
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Publication status | Published - 21 Mar 2008 |