High-spin52117Te: Rotational bands? Noncollective oblate
Abstract117Te has been studied via82Se(40Ar,5n)117Te, and a new, substantially extended level scheme is proposed to I≈53/2. Our TRS calculations suggest rotational bands, but with an experimental sensitivity of ≈2%, we see none. Our results differ from those of Sharma, et al, who report two isolated E2 bands. We find them less band-like, being joined at the top and changed in content and order. We suggest a noncollective oblate shape for a new 39/2− level.