Structure of the neutron-rich Cr isotopes: Inadequacy of the fp model space and onset of deformation

S. J. Freeman, R. V F Janssens, B. A. Brown, I. V. Calderin, M. P. Carpenter, P. Chowdhury, A. N. Deacon, S. M. Fischer, N. J. Hammond, M. Honma, T. Lauritsen, C. J. Lister, T. L. Khoo, G. Mukherjee, D. Seweryniak, J. F. Smith, S. L. Tabor, B. J. Varley, M. Whitehead, S. Zhu

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    Abstract

    The low-lying levels in 59,60Cr have been populated with 13,14C(48Ca, 2p) reactions using a beam energy of 130 MeV. Prompt electromagnetic radiation was detected using the Gammasphere array, in coincidence with the detection of recoiling ions performed with the Fragment Mass Analyzer and a gas-filled ion chamber. The residues of interest were selected and identified on the basis of charge-to-mass ratio, energy-loss and time-of-flight measurements. These methods have isolated γ rays from the 2p evaporation channel for the first time. The low-lying structure of 59Cr is clearly inconsistent with the results of shell-model calculations within the full fp shell model and requires the inclusion of the g9/2 orbital. The sequence of states can be understood within the Nilsson model assuming a moderate oblate ground-state deformation. Preliminary results for 60Cr are discussed in terms of the development of deformation in the region. None of the low-lying structures observed so far exhibit a clear indication for a well-developed oblate shape. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings|AIP Conf. Proc.
    Place of PublicationAIP Conference Proceedings
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics
    Pages142-147
    Number of pages5
    Volume764
    ISBN (Print)0735402493, 9780735402492
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 5 Apr 2005
    EventNuclei at the Limits - Argonne, IL
    Duration: 5 Apr 2005 → …
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    ConferenceNuclei at the Limits
    CityArgonne, IL
    Period5/04/05 → …
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