Complete $(n,\ensuremath{\gamma})$ level scheme of $^{124}\mathrm{Te}$

Complete $(n, γ)$ level scheme of ${}^{124}{Te}$

T. von Egidy, H.-F. Wirth, I. Tomandl, and J. Honzátko

Phys. Rev. C 74, 034319 – Published 14 September 2006

Abstract

Using the $(n, γ γ)$ reaction an extensive nuclear level scheme of ${}^{124}{Te}$ was established, containing $694 γ$ transitions between 210 levels. The level density and level population are investigated and compared with calculations. Various models are tested, in particular formulas for the γ strength function. The neutron binding energy was determined to be 9424.53(10) keV and the thermal neutron capture cross section of the ${}^{123}{Te}$ $(n, γ)$ ${}^{124}{Te}$ reaction to be 430(13) b.