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We report on the calculation of Gamow-Teller and double-beta decay properties for nuclei around 132Sn within the framework of the realistic shell model. The effective shell-model Hamiltonian and Gamow-Teller transition operator are derived…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2017-06-28 L. Coraggio , L. De Angelis , T. Fukui , A. Gargano , N. Itaco

We present the first \textit{ab initio} calculations of first-forbidden $\beta$ transitions which are important for understanding the reactor antineutrino anomaly. Starting from chiral two- plus three-nucleon forces, we derive both…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2026-03-25 X. Y. Xu , Z. Y. Meng , Z. C. Xu , F. R. Xu

Background: Shell evolution can impact the structure of the nuclei and lead to effects such as shape coexistence. The nuclei around $^{68}$Ni represent an excellent study case, however, spectroscopic information of the neutron-rich, $Z<28$…

We construct two new classes of models for double beta decay, each of which leads to an electron spectrum which differs from the decays which are usually considered. One of the classes has a spectrum which has not been considered to date,…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2009-10-28 P. Bamert , C. P. Burgess , R. N. Mohapatra

In present work, the unfavored $\mathcal{\alpha}$ decay half-lives and $\mathcal{\alpha}$ preformation probabilities of closed shell nuclei related to ground and isomeric states around $Z=82$, $N=82$ and 126 shell closures are investigated…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2019-04-18 Jun-Gang Deng , Jie-Cheng Zhao , Dong Xiang , Xiao-Hua Li

The $\beta$-decay half-lives of 55 neutron-rich nuclei $^{134-139}$Sn, $^{134-142}$Sb, $^{137-144}$Te, $^{140-146}$I, $^{142-148}$Xe, $^{145-151}$Cs, $^{148-153}$Ba, $^{151-155}$La were measured at the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory…

Spectroscopy of nuclei in the mass range A=76 to A=130, participating in double beta decay processes are studied in the framework of the self-consistent deformed Hartree-Fock (HF) and angular momentum (J) projection model. Spectra of ground…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2011-11-07 S. K. Ghorui , P. K. Raina , A. K. Singh , P. K. Rath , C. R. Praharaj

A fully analytical description of the allowed $\beta$ spectrum shape is given in view of ongoing and planned measurements. Its study forms an invaluable tool in the search for physics beyond the standard electroweak model and the weak…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2018-06-01 Leendert Hayen , Nathal Severijns , Kazimierz Bodek , Xavier Mougeot , Dagmara Rozpedzik

Neutrinoless double-beta decay is a predicted beyond Standard Model process that could clarify some of the not yet known neutrino properties, such as the mass scale, the mass hierarchy, and its nature as a Dirac or Majorana fermion. Should…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2016-07-06 Andrei Neacsu , Mihai Horoi

A detailed study of $\alpha$-clusters decay is exhibited by incorporating crucial microscopic nuclear structure information into the estimations of half-life and preformation factor. For the first time, using the k-cross validation…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2024-02-08 G. Saxena , P. K. Sharma , Prafulla Saxena

Statistical modeling of nuclear data provides a novel approach to nuclear systematics complementary to established theoretical and phenomenological approaches based on quantum theory. Continuing previous studies in which global statistical…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2009-11-06 N. J. Costiris , E. Mavrommatis , K. A. Gernoth , J. W. Clark

Nuclear $\beta$ decay is a key process to understand the origin of heavy elements in the universe, while the accuracy is far from satisfactory for the predictions of $\beta$-decay half-lives by nuclear models up to date. In this letter, we…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2019-06-12 Z. M. Niu , H. Z. Liang , B. H. Sun , W. H. Long , Y. F. Niu

A systematic study of the $\beta$-decay of neutron-deficient nuclei has been carried out and has provided spectroscopic information of importance for both nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics. Following an overview of the most…

Nuclear Experiment · Physics 2023-03-23 S. E. A. Orrigo , B. Rubio , W. Gelletly

During the last decade we have carried out a systematic study of the $\beta$ decay of neutron-deficient nuclei, providing rich spectroscopic information of importance for both nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics. We present an…

Nuclear Experiment · Physics 2023-05-02 S. E. A. Orrigo , B. Rubio , W. Gelletly

The status of tests of the standard electroweak model and of searches for new physics in allowed nuclear $\beta$ decay and neutron decay is reviewed including both theoretical and experimental developments. The sensitivity and…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2018-12-05 Martin Gonzalez-Alonso , Oscar Naviliat-Cuncic , Nathal Severijns

We consider new modes of two-neutrino and neutrinoless double-$\beta$ decays in which one $\beta$ electron goes over to a continuous spectrum and the other occupies a vacant bound level of the daughter ion. We calculate the corresponding…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2018-12-26 A. Babič , D. Štefánik , M. I. Krivoruchenko , F. Šimkovic

In this work, we have studied the $2\nu\beta\beta$ decay of $^{76}$Ge and $^{96}$Zr isotopes utilizing large-scale shell-model calculations. The GWBXG effective interaction has been employed in the calculation of $2\nu\beta\beta$-decay…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2024-11-25 Deepak Patel , Praveen C. Srivastava , Jouni Suhonen

$\beta$-decay properties of nuclei are investigated within the relativistic nuclear energy density functional framework by varying the temperature and density, conditions relevant to the final stages of stellar evolution. Both thermal and…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2021-09-06 A. Ravlic , E. Yuksel , Y. F. Niu , N. Paar

The theoretical evaluation of major nuclear structure effects on the asymmetry of allowed Gamow-Teller beta-decay rates in light mirror nuclei is presented. The calculations are performed within the shell model, using empirical…

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