Prolate - oblate shape coexistence at high spin in 175 Hf
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The recent experimental observation of collective rotational bands up to I > 60h̄ in 175Hf presents theoretical challenges. It is shown here that total Routhian surface calculations are able to explain the yrast high-spin behavior, with collective oblate states favored at I ∼ 35h̄ and strongly deformed prolate states at the highest spins. The collective oblate rotation terminates in noncollective prolate states. Comparisons are made with ultimate cranker calculations, and theoretical quadrupole moments are evaluated.
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