The Decay of ¹⁴³Ce

Abstract

The decay of 33 hour ¹⁴³Ce to levels in ¹⁴³Pr has been studied, using Ge(Li), NaI(Tl), and Si detectors. A number of new gamma ray transitions have been discovered. A decay scheme based on the experimental results is discussed and some spin assignments are suggested. This investigation was not exhaustive and suggestions are made as to further experiments which could be done.