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Atomic exchange correction in forbidden unique beta transitions
1Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, List, Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNE-LNHB), 91120, Palaiseau, France.
Abstract:
The theoretical modelling of the atomic exchange effect, until now only available for allowed beta decays, has been extended to the forbidden unique transitions. The required computing power for such calculations being important, an extensive tabulation of the correction factors has been conducted. These tables will be included in the future version of the BetaShape code, which atomic screening has also been revised to ensure the same level of accuracy as for exchange. Results for several radionuclides are discussed.
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