Evidence for particle stability of 31 F and particle instability of 25 N and 28 O

1999
5 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Lett.B 448 (1999) 180-184
  • Published: 1999

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Abstract: (Elsevier)
The neutron drip line up to fluorine has been investigated by the projectile fragmentation of a 94.1 A MeV 40 Ar beam at the fragment separator RIPS at RIKEN. A new neutron-rich isotope, 31 F, has been observed for the first time while clear evidence for the particle instability of 24,25 N, 27,28 O and 30 F has been obtained. The sudden change in stability from oxygen to fluorine may demonstrate the onset of deformation for the neutron-rich fluorine isotopes.
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