The Decay of ^44mSc and ⁵²V

Abstract

Gamma rays emitted in the decay of ^44mSc and ⁵²V have been investigated. From the decay of ^44mSc, five gamma transitions in ⁴⁴Ca have been observed. Angular correlations of these gamma rays were consistent with the spin assignments of 2, 4 and 2 to levels in ⁴⁴Ca at 1156.9±0.5, 2282.5±0.8 and 2656.4±0.5 keV, respectively. In the decay of ⁵²V, four gamma rays of 935.6±1.2, 1333.4±0.4, 1433.9±0.6 and 1530.8±0.8 keV have been definitely identified. This fact supports the Jπ=3+assignment to the ground state of ⁵²V. The correspondence between levels in ⁴²Ca, ⁴⁴Ca and ⁵²Cr is discussed.