We have calculated the binding energies, rms radii, and multipole moments of Ho isotopes (N=81–98) using a relativistic mean field theory. The quadrupole moments and the change in mean square charge radius are compared with the experimental and other theoretical results. We observed a shape transition from oblate to prolate deformations in going from lighter to heavier isotopes.

• Received 21 August 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.47.1514