<p> The alpha decay properties of nuclei decaying across
the N = 126 closed neutron configuration are examined. A
systematic occurrence of isomerism is esteblished in the
odd-odd N = 2.27 isotones from a detailed study of 214Fr and
216Ac. Energy level spacings of the odd-odd N = 125 isotones
208Bi, 210At, and 212Fr are found to exhibit a distinct·
correspondence. The Mang shell model theory of alpha decay
is evoked to explain the reduced width fluctuations of the
even-odd N = 127 isotones. Theoretical and experimental results
are also presented for the alpha decay of 215Ra. The
new isotopes 222Th , 221Th , 218Ra, and . 217R a are synthesized
and studied. Precise atomic masses are calculated for
several nuclei from the measurement of alpha decay Q-values. </p> / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/20372 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Torgerson, David |
| Contributors | Macfarlane, R. D., Chemistry |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
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