Shape isomeric band inS32

Abstract

An unconstrained variation after angular momentum projection yields a rotational shape isomeric band in ${}_{}{}^{32}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{S}$. The 8.507, 9.065, 10.276 MeV levels of ${}_{}{}^{32}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{S}$ are identified as the $0^{+}$, $2^{+}$, $4^{+}$ members of the band. Any other set of three known levels (with at least approximate spin assignments) can be ruled out.