β-decay studies for shape coexistence

β decay has played a key role in studies of shape coexistence throughout the nuclear chart. This has been mainly due to the sensitivity in γ -ray and conversion electron spectroscopy that can be achieved following the population of excited states by β decay. In some regions, the spectroscopic studie...

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Published in:Frontiers in physics 2024-11, Vol.12
Main Author: Garrett, P. E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
collective states
nuclear spectroscopy
nuclear structure
shape coexistence
β-decay
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Summary:β decay has played a key role in studies of shape coexistence throughout the nuclear chart. This has been mainly due to the sensitivity in γ -ray and conversion electron spectroscopy that can be achieved following the population of excited states by β decay. In some regions, the spectroscopic studies using β decay have been the first to suggest the presence of shape coexistence; in others, they have reinforced the suggestion and provided important spectroscopic data. The present work reviews some of the key regions, with a prime focus on the neutron-rich side of the valley of stability, where β -decay measurements have played an important role.
ISSN:2296-424X
2296-424X
DOI:10.3389/fphy.2024.1481461