Double Beta Decay to Excited States of Daughter Nuclei
P. Belli, R. Bernabei, F. Cappella, V. Caracciolo, R. Cerulli, A. Incicchitti, V. Merlo
Abstract
In this paper we review results obtained in the searches of double beta decays to excited states of the daughter nuclei and illustrate the related experimental techniques. In particular, we describe in some detail the only two cases in which the transition has been observed; that is the 2β−(0+→01+) decay of 100Mo and 150Nd nuclides. Moreover, the most significant results in terms of lower limits on the half-life are also summarized.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsExcited stateNuclideDouble beta decayNuclear physicsBeta decayDaughterAlpha decayDecay schemeRadioactive decayAtomic physicsGamma rayNeutrinoEvolutionary biologyBiologyNuclear physics research studiesNeutrino Physics ResearchAtomic and Molecular Physics