https://doi.org/10.1140/epja/i2006-10445-5
Regular Article - Theoretical Physics
The modified decay width of the radioactive nucleus
The Korean Academy of Science and Technology, 7-1 Gumi-dong, 463-808, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-shi, Gyunggi-do, Korea
Received:
15
October
2006
Accepted:
18
July
2007
Published online:
9
August
2007
It is reported that the width of the first excited state ( 
, 37.133keV) of 121
51Sb embedded in a ZnSb alloy can be modified by reabsorption of γ -rays scattered backward on the platinum (gold) reflector. Its dependence on the reflector shape is also investigated. The decay rate is reduced about 4.5% at a temperature of 4.2K by a platinum spherical reflector of 5mm radius.
PACS: 21.10.Tg Lifetimes – / 23.20.Lv γ transitions and level energies – / 25.20.Dc Photon absorption and scattering – / 27.60.+j 90 ⩽ A ⩽ 149 –
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