Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: A systematic investigation of the odd-mass neutron-rich bromine isotopes $^{87-91}$Br has been carried out within the configuration-constrained cranked shell model (CSM) framework. The calculated kinematic moments of inertia and angular-momentum alignments reproduce the experimental trends with excellent agreement for the proposed quasiparticle configurations, thereby supporting the assigned band structures. The total Routhian surface calculations reveal pronounced $γ$-softness in $^{87}$Br, shape coexistence in $^{89-93}$Br, and a gradual prolate-to-oblate transition approaching $N=56$. These results demonstrate that the CSM provides a reliable description of rotational behavior and shape evolution in this mass region, achieving a better level of accuracy, while offering a transparent interpretation of quasiparticle configurations and shape-driving effects.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Salim, Nabeel, Narula, Mehak, Arumugam, P.
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7140216977
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