Self-consistent approach to deformation of intruder states in neutron-deficient Pb and Po

Abstract

We present systematic calculations of the properties of 11- isomers in neutron-deficient 184-198Pb and 188-200Po. These states are based on the proton (h9/2 i13/2)_{K = 11-} configuration. They are calculated in the framework of the Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov method with a Skyrme interaction and density-dependent pairing force. The energies and deformations of the 11- states are compared to those of the intruder 0+ states in both Pb and Po isotopes. In the most neutron-deficient Po isotopes, the calculations predict, below a weakly oblate 11- state, another oblate 11- state which is even more deformed than the intruder oblate 11- state in their Pb isotones. The energies and quadrupole moments of the 11- isomers, corresponding to a weakly oblate nuclear shape, are in fair agreement with the available experimental data.

8 pages, 5 figures, revtex; Phys. Lett. B (in press)