We have used cranking calculations, based on the total Routhian surface formalism, to investigate the medium spin structure (I<25ħ) of light tellurium isotopes with A≤122. Several energetically favored noncollective oblate (γ=+60°) states, based on the aligned π[(${\mathit{g}}_{7/2}$${)}^2$${]}_{6^{+}}$⊗ν[(${\mathit{d}}_{5/2}$${)}^{\mathit{x}}$(${\mathit{h}}_{11/2}$${)}^{\mathit{y}}$] configuration (x=0,1, y=1-4), are found to coexist with weakly deformed collective structures. Particularly favored ${16}^{+}$ states are predicted for the even Te isotopes, while 39/$2^{\mathrm{-}}$ states are predicted for the odd Te isotopes. The theoretical results are compared to available experimental data.

• Received 28 June 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.52.2984