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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Molecular Symmetry

Background:

  • Carbon-12 exhibits complex cluster structures, notably the Hoyle state.
  • Understanding nuclear symmetries is crucial for nuclear structure theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the rotational bands and symmetries in Carbon-12.
  • To explore the geometrical arrangement of alpha particles in Carbon-12.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental measurement of a new high spin state in Carbon-12.
  • Theoretical analysis of rotational bands and symmetry properties.

Main Results:

  • A new high spin Jπ=5- state was measured at 22.4(2) MeV in Carbon-12.
  • This state aligns with a predicted rotational band exhibiting D3h symmetry, analogous to molecular structures.
  • The findings suggest a potential equilateral triangular configuration for excited states in Carbon-12.

Conclusions:

  • The observed D3h symmetry in Carbon-12 is a novel finding in nuclear physics.
  • Further investigation of predicted states, particularly in the Hoyle band, is recommended to confirm alpha-particle clustering and geometry.