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Energy spectra and electromagnetic transition rates of {sup 160,162,164}Gd in the projected Hartree-Fock model

Band structure and electromagnetic properties of bands of {sup 160,162,164}Gd are studied theoretically upto high spin values using self-consisstent mean field theory. Predictions for the band structures are made. A K = 6{sup −} isomer at fairly low energy is predicted. Four quasi-particle bands involving i{sub 13/2} neutron and h{sub 11/2} protons are also studied.

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗

Nucleon-to-Roper electromagnetic transition form factors at large Q 2

High-precision nucleon-resonance electroproduction data on a large kinematic domain of energy and momentum transfer have proven crucial in revealing novel features of strong interactions within the Standard Model and unfolding structural details of baryon excited states. Thus, in anticipation of new data reaching to unprecedented photon virtuality, we employ a quark-diquark approximation to the three-valence-quark bound-state problem to compute γ*p → R + and γ*n → R 0 transition form factors on Q 2 /m 2 N ϵ[0,12], where m N is the nucleon mass. Having simultaneously analyzed both charged and neutral channels, we also provide a quark-flavor separation of the transition form factors. Furthermore, the results should be useful in planning new-generation experiments.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

Quantum Monte Carlo Calculations of Electromagnetic Transitions in Light Nuclei

Recently, we presented ab initio quantum Monte Carlo calculations of magnetic moments and M1 transitions in A?10 nuclei, which include two-body meson-exchange currents' contributions of one- and two-pion range, derived from chiral effective field. These corrections are found to always improve the theoretical predictions, leading to a very good agreement with the experimental data. Here, we report on a study, carried out within the same framework, of M1 transitions in low-lying states of 8Be. We also present a number of E2 transition calculations, evaluated in impulse approximation, with emphasis on transitions involving the 8Be resonant excited states at ?3 MeV and ?11 MeV.

Pastore, Saori↗

Quantum Monte Carlo calculations of electromagnetic transitions in light nuclei

Recently, we presented ab initio quantum Monte Carlo calculations of magnetic moments and M1 transitions in A <= 10 nuclei, which include two-body meson-exchange currents' contributions of one- and two-pion range, derived from chiral effective field. These corrections are found to always improve the theoretical predictions, leading to a very good agreement with the experimental data. Here, we report on a study, carried out within the same framework, of M1 transitions in low-lying states of 8Be. We also present a number of E2 transition calculations, evaluated in impulse approximation, with emphasis on transitions involving the 8Be resonant excited states at ~ 3 MeV and ~ 11 MeV.

Pastore, Saori↗

Turbulent Transition in Electromagnetically Levitated Drops

Electromagnetic levitation (EML) is an important tool in materials research. Because a sample can be processed without contact with a container, experiments may be performed on high temperature, highly reactive, and undercooled liquid metals. Many of these experiments are affected by fluid flow in the sample, driven by the electromagnetic positioning force. Despite the importance of convection in these experiments, the transition to turbulence is not well understood in this system. However, we have observed a transition from laminar to turbulent flow in EML droplets in the course of microgravity experiments in TEMPUS on the Space Shuttle (STS-94). The transition occurs repeatably and over a narrow range of conditions. These experimental observations are compared with two competing theories about the transition to turbulence. Also, the results of a particle tracking study of the instabilities leading up to the transition to turbulence are presented.

Hyers, Robert W.↗

Lifetime measurements probing collectivity in the ground-state band of 32 Mg

The signatures of inversion between normal and intruder configurations of particle-hole excitations across the N = 20 shell gap in the neutron-rich isotope 32 Mg have long been of keen interest. Electromagnetic transition rates in the ground-state band are key quantities that provide insights into collective properties associated with the contributions of the 2p2h and 4p4h intruder configurations. The combination of TRIPLEX, GRETINA, and the S800 spectrograph enables model-independent lifetime measurements to determine electromagnetic transition rates in rare isotopes. The reduced E2 transition rates in 32 Mg between the 2$^{+}_{1}$ and 0$^{+}_{1}$ states and between the 4$^{+}_{1}$ and 2$^{+}_{1}$ states have been measured, the latter representing the first experimental B(E2) value for this transition. Here, the B(E2) strengths indicate large collectivity and strong contributions from the 2p2h and 4p4h intruder configurations that may change with spin in the ground-state band of 32 Mg.

20 ≤ A ≤ 38↗

Precise Lifetime Measurements in Light Nuclei for Benchmarking Modern Ab-initio Nuclear Structure Models

A new generation of ab-initio calculations, based on realistic two- and three-body forces, is having a profound impact on our view of how nuclei work. To improve the numerical methods, and the parameterization of 3-body forces, new precise data are needed. Electromagnetic transitions are very sensitive to the dynamics which drive mixing between configurations. We have made a series of precise (< 3%) measurements of electromagnetic transitions in the A=10 nuclei {sup 10}C and {sup 10}Be by using the Doppler Shift Attenuation method carefully. Many interesting features can be reproduced including the strong α clustering. New measurements on {sup 8}Be and {sup 12}Be highlight the interplay between the alpha clusters and their valence neutrons.

73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS↗

Improved measurements of the Dalitz decays η / η ′ → γ e + e −

Based on a data sample of 10 billion J / ψ events collected with the BESIII detector, improved measurements of the Dalitz decays η / η ′ → γ e + e − are performed, where the η and η ′ are produced through the radiative decays J / ψ → γ η / η ′ . The branching fractions of η → γ e + e − and η ′ → γ e + e − are measured to be ( 7.07 ± 0.05 ± 0.23 ) × 10 − 3 and ( 4.83 ± 0.07 ± 0.14 ) × 10 − 4 , respectively. Within the single-pole model, the parameter of electromagnetic transition form factor for η → γ e + e − is determined to be Λ η = ( 0.749 ± 0.027 ± 0.007 ) GeV / c 2 . Within the multipole model, we extract the electromagnetic transition form factors for η ′ → γ e + e − to be Λ η ′ = ( 0.802 ± 0.007 ± 0.008 ) GeV / c 2 and γ η ′ = ( 0.113 ± 0.010 ± 0.002 ) GeV / c 2 . The results are consistent with both theoretical predictions and previous measurements. The characteristic sizes of the interaction regions for the η and η ′ are calculated to be ( 0.645 ± 0.023 ± 0.007 ) fm and ( 0.596 ± 0.005 ± 0.006 ) fm , respectively. In addition, we search for the dark photon in η / η ′ → γ e + e − , and the upper limits of the branching fractions as a function of the dark photon are given at 90% confidence level. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

Astronomy & Astrophysics↗

α decay of the T = 1 , 2 + state in B 10 and isospin symmetry breaking in the A = 10 triplet

Here, the rate of the T =1, 2+ to T =1, 0 + transition in 10 B ( T =1, T z =0) is compared to the analog transitions in 10 Be ( T =1, T z =–1) and 10 C ( T =1, T z =+1) to provide constraints on ab initio calculations using realistic nuclear forces. The relevant state in 10 B, at E x =5.164 MeV, is particle unbound. Therefore, a determination of the B ( E 2) electromagnetic transition rate requires a precise and accurate determination of the width of the state, as well as the α-particle and γ-ray branching ratios. Previous measurements of the α-particle branching ratio are just barely in agreement. We report on a new study of the α-particle branch by studying the 10 B(p,p') 10 B* reaction in inverse kinematics with the HELIOS spectrometer. The α-particle branching ratio that we observe, 0.144±0.027, is in good agreement with the evaluated value and improves the associated uncertainty. The resulting experimental B ( E 2) value is 7.0±2.2 e 2 fm 4 and is more consistent with a flat trend across the A=10 triplet than previously reported. This is inconsistent with Green's function Monte Carlo predictions using realistic three-nucleon Hamiltonians, which overpredict the B ( E 2) value in 10 C and 10 B.

73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS↗