MSc Defence - Samantha Lange

β− decay of ¹¹⁰Ag to ¹¹⁰Cd

MSc Candidate

Samantha Lange

Abstract

Cd isotopes, particularly ^110,112Cd, have long been considered the best examples of nuclei with vibrational behaviour. However, recent studies challenge this interpretation, suggesting that Cd isotopes possess characteristics of multiple shape coexistence. To further investigate this issue, a series of β-decay experiments were conducted to improve the spectroscopic information on ^110,112Cd. The obtained results will be crucial for the complementary Coulomb excitation studies that aim to determine the intrinsic shapes of low-lying 0⁺ states. The current work examines the nuclear structure of ¹¹⁰Cd through the β− decay of ¹¹⁰Ag investigated in an experiment performed at the TRIUMF-ISAC facility.

Examination Committee

• Dr. Robert Wickham, Chair
• Dr. Paul Garrett, Advisor
• Dr. Liliana Caballero, Advisory Committee
• Dr. Magdalena Zielinska, Associated Graduate Faculty