Conversion electron cascades in 254(102)No

Phys Rev Lett. 2002 Nov 11;89(20):202501. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.89.202501. Epub 2002 Oct 25.

Abstract

The spectrum of prompt conversion electrons emitted by excited 254No nuclei has been measured, revealing discrete lines arising from transitions within the ground state band. A striking feature is a broad distribution that peaks near 100 keV and comprises high multiplicity electron cascades, probably originating from M1 transitions within rotational bands built on high K states.