Nuclear Structure and the Quasi-Continuum Gamma Rays

Abstract

Several models for nuclear structure are explored with respect to their implications for quasi-continuum gamma-ray spectra. Gamma transition-energy correlations are considered as a means of studying collective bands. The intensity of correlated events at very high spins is found to be high even in nuclei with relatively low collectivity. Calculations are made which have bearing on the available experimental data in the rare-earth region and possible extensions of these measurements. Shape changes as well as band crossings are shown to have major effects.