Shape transitions and triaxiality in neutron-rich odd-mass Y and Nb isotopes
Abstract.New level schemes of 99, 101Y and 101, 105Nd are established based on the measurement of prompt γ-rays from the fission of 252Cf at Gammasphere. Triaxial-rotor-plus-particle model calculations and fitting suggest that in the A ≈ 100 neutron-rich nuclei triaxial shape is prevalent in the region with Z > 41.