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The Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity of a Series of Ruthenium N-triphosPh Complexes
Published on: April 10, 2015
Fingerprints of Triaxiality in the Charge Radii of Neutron-Rich Ruthenium
Bernhard Maass1,2, Wouter Ryssens3,4, Kristian König2
1Argonne National Laboratory, Physics Division, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA.
Abstract:
We present the first measurements with a new collinear laser spectroscopy setup at the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System, utilizing its unique capability to deliver neutron-rich refractory metal isotopes produced by the spontaneous fission of ^{252}Cf. We measured isotope shifts from optical spectra for nine radioactive ruthenium isotopes ^{106-114}Ru, reaching deep into the mid-shell region. The extracted charge radii are in excellent agreement with predictions from the Brussels-Skyrme-on-a-Grid models that account for the triaxial deformation of nuclear ground states. We show that triaxial deformation impacts charge radii in models that feature shell effects, in contrast to what could be concluded from a liquid drop analysis. This indicates that this exotic type of deformation should not be neglected in regions where it is known to occur, even if its presence cannot be unambiguously inferred through laser spectroscopy.
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