Half-life measurement for the rp-process waiting point nuclide 80Zr

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Abstract

X-ray bursts have been suggested as a possible site for the astrophysical rp-process. The time scale for the process is governed by β-decay half-lives of several even-even N = Z waiting point nuclei, in particular, N = Z = 40 80Zr. A 4.1((+0.8)(-0.6))-s β+/EC half-life for 80Zr was determined by observing delayed 84-keV γ rays depopulating a T1/2 = 4-μs isomer at 312 keV in the daughter 80Y. As this half-life is lower than many previously predicted values, the calculated excessive production of A = 80 nuclides in astrophysical x-ray burst scenarios is reduced, and less extreme conditions are necessary for the production of heavier nuclides. © 2000 The American Physical Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physical Review Letters

First Page

2104

Last Page

2107

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