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P. C. Srivastava

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arXiv2017

Estimating the flux of the 14.4 keV solar axions

In this paper we present a calculation of the expected flux of the mono-energetic 14.4 keV solar axions emitted by the M1 type nuclear transition of $^{57}$Fe in the Sun. These axions can be detected, e.g., by inverse coherent Bragg-Primakoff conversion in single-crystal TeO$_2$ bolometers. The ingredients of this calculation are i) the axion nucleon coupling, estimated in several popular axion models and ii)the nuclear spin matrix elements involving realistic shell model calculations with both proton and neutron excitations. For the benefit of the experiments we have also calculated the branching ratio involving axion and photon emission

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arXiv2017

Spectroscopic factor strengths using $ab ~ initio$ approaches

We have calculated the spectroscopic factor strengths for the one-proton and one-neutron pick-up reactions $^{27}$Al($d$,$^{3}$He)$^{26}$Mg and $^{27}$Al($d$,$t$)$^{26}$Al within the framework of the shell model. We employed two different $ab ~ initio$ approaches : an in-medium similarity renormalization targeted for a particular nucleus, and the coupled- cluster effective interaction. We also compared our results with recently determined experimental spectroscopic factors.

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arXiv2017

High-spin structures of the near-spherical nuclei $^{91,92}$Zr

In the present work, we have interpreted recently available experimental data for high-spin states of the near-spherical nuclei $^{91,92}$Zr, using the shell-model calculations within the full $f_{5/2}$, $p_{3/2}$, $p_{1/2}$, $g_{9/2}$ model space for protons and valence neutrons in $g_{9/2}$, $g_{7/2}$, $d_{5/2}$ orbits. We have employed a truncation for the neutrons due to huge matrix dimensions, by allowing one neutron excitation from $g_{9/2}$ orbital to $d_{5/2}$ and $g_{7/2}$ orbitals. Results are in good agreement with the available experimental data. Thus, theoretically, we have identified the structure of many high-spin states, which were tentatively assigned in the recent experimental work. The $^{91}$Zr $21/2^+$ isomer lies at low-energy region due to fully aligned spins of two $g_{9/2}$ protons and one $d_{5/2}$ neutron.

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arXiv2017

$^{35,37,39}$S isotopes in $sd-pf$ space : Shell-model interpretation

The structure of $^{35,37,39}$S isotopes is described by performing comprehensive shell model calculations with SDPF-U and SDPFMW interactions. Protons and neutrons are restricted to the $sd$-shell for $N < 20$, neutrons start to fill the $pf$-shell for $N > 20$. Natural parity states are described by only in-shell mixing, unnatural parity states with 1p-1h inter-shell neutron excitations. With SDPF-U interaction, reported are the results for natural parity states only because this interaction is not suitable for cross shell excitations. Calculated energy levels, electromagnetic properties and spectroscopic factors are in good agreement with the recently available experimental data.

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arXiv2016

High-spin structure of $^{87}$Sr and $^{87}$Zr nuclei : shell model interpretation

In the present work we report a comprehensive analysis of shell model results for high-spin states of $^{87}$Sr and $^{87}$Zr for recently available experimental data within the full $f_{5/2}pg_{9/2}$ model space using JUN45 and jj44b effective interactions developed for this model space. In this work we have compared the energy levels, electromagnetic transition probabilities, quadrupole and magnetic moments with available experimental data. We have confirmed structure of high-spin states of these two nuclei which were tentatively assigned in the recent experimental work. In the case of $^{87}$Sr, for positive parity states up to $\sim$ 7.5 MeV, both interactions predict very good agreement with experimental data, while negative parity states are slightly suppressed in jj44b calculation.For the $^{87}$Zr nucleus, the jj44b interaction predicts higher energies for the negative parity states beyond $J \geq 27/2^{-}$. The configuration, which have one hole in $νg_{9/2}$ orbital, is responsible for generating the states in $^{87}$Sr. In the case of $^{87}$Zr, low-lying positive parity states come with the configuration having three holes in the $νg_{9/2}$, while the odd-parity states have configuration $ν(f_{5/2}^{-1}g_{9/2}^{-2})$.

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arXiv2016

Nuclear $β^-$-decay half-lives for $fp$ and $fpg$ shell nuclei

In the present work we calculate the allowed $β^-$-decay half-lives of nuclei with $Z = 20 -30$ and N $\leq$ 50 systematically under the framework of the nuclear shell model. A recent study shows that some nuclei in this region belong to the island of inversion. We perform calculation for $fp$ shell nuclei using KB3G effective interaction. In the case of Ni, Cu, and Zn, we used JUN45 effective interaction. Theoretical results of $Q$ values, half-lives, excitation energies, log$ft$ values, and branching fractions are discussed and compared with the experimental data. In the Ni region, we also compared our calculated results with recent experimental data [Z. Y. Xu {\it et al.}, \emph{Phys. Rev. Lett.} \textbf{113}, 032505, 2014]. Present results agree with the experimental data of half-lives in comparison to QRPA.

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arXiv2016

Shell model description of Gamow-Teller strengths in $pf$-shell nuclei

A systematic shell model description of the experimental Gamow-Teller transition strength distributions in $^{42}$Ti, $^{46}$Cr, $^{50}$Fe and $^{54}$Ni is presented. These transitions have been recently measured via $β$ decay of these $T_z$=-1 nuclei, produced in fragmentation reactions at GSI and also with ($^3${He},$t$) charge-exchange (CE) reactions corresponding to $T_z = + 1$ to $T_z = 0$ carried out at RCNP-Osaka.The calculations are performed in the $pf$ model space, using the GXPF1a and KB3G effective interactions. Qualitative agreement is obtained for the individual transitions, while the calculated summed transition strengths closely reproduce the observed ones.

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arXiv2016

Inelastic WIMP-nucleus scattering to the first excited state in $^{125}$Te

The direct detection of dark matter constituents, in particular the weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), is considered central to particle physics and cosmology. In this paper we study transitions to the excited states, possible in some nuclei, which have sufficiently low lying excited states. Examples considered previously were the first excited states of $^{127}$I and $^{129}$Xe and $^{83}$Kr. Here we examine $^{125}$Te, which offers some advantages and is currently being considered as a target.In all these cases the extra signature of the gamma rays following the de-excitation of these states has definite advantages over the purely nuclear recoil and, in principle, such a signature can be exploited experimentally. A brief discussion of the experimental feasibility is given in the context of the CUORE experiment.

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arXiv2015

Analysis of proton and neutron pair breakings: High-spin structures of $^{124-127}$Te isotopes

In the present work recently available experimental data for high-spin states of four nuclei, $^{124}_{\ 52}$Te, $^{125}_{\ 52}$Te, $^{126}_{\ 52}$Te, and $^{127}_{\ 52}$Te have been interpreted using state-of-the-art shell model calculations. The calculations have been performed in the $50-82$ valence shell composed of $1g_{7/2}$, $2d_{5/2}$, $1h_{11/2}$, $3s_{1/2}$, and $2d_{3/2}$ orbitals. We have compared our results with the available experimental data for excitation energies and transition probabilities, including high-spin states. The results are in reasonable agreement with the available experimental data. The wave functions, particularly, the specific proton and neutron configurations which are involved to generate the angular momentum along the yrast lines are discussed. We have also estimated overall contribution of three-body forces in the energy level shifting. Finally, results with modified effective interaction are also reported.

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arXiv2015

High-spin structures of $^{77,79,81,83}$As isotopes

In the present work we report comprehensive set of shell model calculations for arsenic isotopes. We performed shell model calculations with two recent effective interactions JUN45 and jj44b. The overall results for the energy levels and magnetic moments are in rather good agreement with the available experimental data. We have also reported competition of proton- and neutron-pair breakings analysis to identify which nucleon pairs are broken to obtain the total angular momentum of the calculated states. Further theoretical development is needed by enlarging model space by including $π0f_{7/2}$ and $ν1d_{5/2}$ orbitals.

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arXiv2015

Theoretical direct WIMP detection rates for transitions to nuclear excited states

The recent WMAP and Planck data have confirmed that exotic dark matter together with the vacuum energy (cosmological constant) dominate in the flat Universe. Many extensions of the standard model provide dark matter candidates, in particular Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs). Thus the direct dark matter detection is central to particle physics and cosmology. Most of the research on this issue has hitherto focused on the detection of the recoiling nucleus. In this paper we study transitions to the excited states, possible in some nuclei, which have sufficiently low lying excited states. Examples considered previously were the first excited states of $^{127}$I and $^{129}$Xe. We examine here $^{83}$Kr, which offers some kinematical advantages and is currently considered as a possible target. We find appreciable branching ratios for the inelastic scattering mediated by the spin cross sections, with an inelastic event rate of $4.4\times 10^{-4}$kg$^{-1}$d$^{-1}$. So, the extra signature of the gamma ray following the de-excitation of these states can, in principle, be exploited experimentally. A brief discussion of the experimental feasibility is given

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arXiv2015

6$^+$ isomers in neutron-rich Sn-isotopes beyond N$=82$ and effective interaction

Recent observation of the 6$^+$ seniority isomers and measurements of the B${(E2)}$ values in the $^{134-138}$Sn isotopes lying close to the neutron drip line have raised some questions about the validity of the currently used effective interactions in the neutron-rich region. Simpson $\it{et}$ $\it{al.}$ [Phys. Rev. Lett. $\textbf{113}$, 132502 (2014)] had to modify the diagonal and non-diagonal $νf_{7/2}^2$ two body matrix elements of the "${Vlk}$" interaction by ${\sim150}$ keV in their shell model calculations in order to explain the data of $^{136}$Sn. In contrast, we are able to explain the observed energy levels and the B${(E2)}$ values after marginal reduction of the same set of matrix elements by ${25}$ keV in the "RCDB" (Renormalized CD-Bonn) interaction. The observed mismatch in reproducing the data of $^{136}$Sn is due to the seniority mixing. Further, we do not find it necessary to consider the core excitations, and the "RCDB" interaction seems better suited to explain the data beyond N$=82$ magic number.

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arXiv2015

Shell model and deformed shell model spectroscopy of $^{62}$Ga

In the present work we have reported comprehensive analysis of recently available experimental data [H.M. David et al., Phys. Lett. B {\bf 726}, 665 (2013)] for high-spin states up to $17^+$ with $T=0$ in the odd-odd $N=Z$ nucleus $^{62}$Ga using shell model calculations within the full $f_{5/2}pg_{9/2}$ model space and deformed shell model based on Hartee-Fock intrinsic states in the same space. The calculations have been performed using jj44b effective interaction developed recently by B.A. Brown and A.F. Lisetskiy for this model space. The results obtained with the two models are similar and they are in reasonable agreement with experimental data. In addition to the $T=0$ and $T=1$ energy bands, band crossings and electromagnetic transition probabilities, we have also calculated the pairing energy in shell model and all these compare well with the available theoretical results.

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arXiv2014

High-spin structures of $^{86,87,88,89}$Y: a shell model interpretation

In this work nuclear structure properties of $^{86,87,88,89}$Y isotopes have been investigated using large-scale shell-model calculations within the full $f_{5/2}pg_{9/2}$ model space. The calculations have been performed with JUN45 and jj44b effective interactions that have been proposed for use in the $f_{5/2}$, $p_{3/2}$, $p_{1/2}$, $g_{9/2}$ model space for both protons and neutrons. Reasonable agreement between experimental and calculated values are obtained. This work will add more information to previous study by projected shell model [Eur. Phys. J. A 48, 138 (2012)] where full-fledged shell model calculations proposed for these nuclei.

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arXiv2013

Structure of odd $^{79,81,83}$Se isotopes with proton and neutron excitations across $Z=28$ AND $N= 40$

The recently measured experimental data of $^{79,81,83}$Se isotopes have been interpreted in terms of shell model calculations. The calculations have been performed in ${f_{5/2}pg_{9/2}}$ space with the recently derived interactions, namely with JUN45 and jj44b. To study the importance of the proton excitations across the $Z=28$ shell in this region. We have also performed calculation in ${fpg_{9/2}}$ valence space using an ${fpg}$ effective interaction with $^{48}$Ca core and imposing a truncation. Excitation energies, $B(2)$ values, quadrupole moments and magnetic moments are compared with experimental data when available. Present study reveals the importance of proton excitations across the $Z=28$ shell for predicting quadrupole and magnetic moments.

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arXiv2013

Comparison of shell model results for even-even Se isotopes

Comprehensive set of shell model calculations for $^{78-84}$Se isotopes have been performed with recently derived interactions, namely JUN45 and jj44b for ${f_{5/2}pg_{9/2}}$ space. To study the importance of the proton excitations across Z=28 shell in this region mentioned by Cheal {\it et al.} [Phys. Rev. Lett. {\bf104}, 252502 (2010)], calculation for ${fpg_{9/2}}$ valence space using an ${fpg}$ effective interaction with $^{48}$Ca as core and imposing a truncation has also been performed. Comparison of the calculations with experimental data show that the predicted results of jj44b interaction are in good agreement with experimental data.

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arXiv2013

Impact of sintering temperature on room temperature magneto-resistive and magneto-caloric properties of Pr2/3Sr1/3MnO3

Magneto-resistive and magneto-caloric properties of polycrystalline Pr2/3Sr1/3MnO3 have been studied as a function of sintering temperature (Ts) between 1260-1450°C. Reitveld refinement of their X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns confirms their single phase crystalline structure with orthorhombic Pbnm space group. The point of maximum value of temperature coefficient of resistance (TCRmax) and Curie temperature (Tc) decreased slightly with Ts. Magneto-resistance (MR) and magnetic entropy (ΔSM) increased markedly with sintering temperature. This could be attributed to the observed sharpness of both the magnetic and resistive transitions due to better grain connectivity. Optimum results are obtained for the sample with Ts = 1400°C. MR at Tc of the same is found to be as large as 32% at 1T and 58% at 5T magnetic fields. The maximum entropy change (ΔSMmax) near its Tc is 2.3Jkg-1K-1 and 7.8 Jkg-1K-1 upon 1T and 5T fields change respectively. These characteristics [MR (32% 1T, 58% 5T) and reasonable change in magnetic entropy (7.8Jkg-1K-1, 5T)] generate possibility that the optimized compound can be used as a potential magnetic refrigerant close to room temperature.

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arXiv2013

High-spin structures of 136Cs

Odd-odd 136Cs nuclei have been produced in the 18O + 208Pb and 12C + 238U fusion-fission reactions and their gamma rays studied with the Euroball array. The high-spin level scheme has been built up to ~ 4.7 MeV excitation energy and spin I ~ 16 hbar from the triple gamma-ray coincidence data. The configurations of the three structures observed above ~ 2 MeV excitation energy are first discussed by analogy with the proton excitations identified in the semi-magic 137Cs nucleus, which involve the three high-j orbits lying above the Z=50 gap, pi g_{7/2}, pi d_{5/2} and pi h_{11/2}. This is confirmed by the results of shell-model calculations performed in this work.

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