Beyond Sphericity in a Semi-Magic Nucleus: Multiple-Shape Coexistence in $^{116}$Sn
M. Siciliano, M. Rocchini, Tomás R. Rodríguez, A. Goasduff et autres
The study of nuclear shape evolution and coexistence provides key insight into the nuclear interaction, particularly in semi-magic systems expected to be spherical. A high-precision Coulomb-excitation measurement of $^{116}$Sn yields a comprehensive set of electromagnetic matrix elements, enabling the determination of quadrupole …