Reorientation-Effect Measurements onCd114

Abstract

Using a 42-MeV ${\mathrm{O}}^{16}$ beam, the angular dependence of the excitation probability for exciting the first $2^{+}$ state in ${\mathrm{Cd}}^{114}$ has been determined. The energy dependence of the same quantity was determined by means of an $\alpha$ beam. From these data, the quadrupole moment $Q_{2^{+}}$ of the first $2^{+}$ state was determined, as well as the reduced transition probability $B(E2, 0\to 2^{+})$. The two sets of data are consistent with each other and with particle$\gamma$-coincidence experiments of several other groups. A detailed account of the experimental techniques and the method of evaluation is given.