# Stability of 248-254^Cf isotopes against alpha and cluster radioactivity

Source: [Stability of 248-254^Cf isotopes against alpha and cluster radioactivity](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa30c91e209131ce878703>)

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Data updated: 2025-10-24T18:25:22.076Z

Authors: K. P. Santhosh, R. K. Biju

Published: 2013-04-19T14:39:46.000Z

## Abstract

Stability of 248-254^Cf nuclei against alpha and cluster emission is studied within our Coulomb and proximity potential model (CPPM). It is found that these nuclei are stable against light clusters (except alpha particle) and instable against heavy cluster emissions. For heavy cluster emissions the daughter nuclei lead to doubly magic 208^Pb or neighbouring one. The effect of quadrapole and hexadecapole deformations of parent nuclei, daughter nuclei and emitted cluster on half lives are also studied. The computed alpha decay half life values (with including quadrupole deformation {\\beta}2) are in close agreement with experimental data. Inclusion of quadrupole deformation reduces the height and width of the barrier (increases the barrier penetrability) and hence half life decreases.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/1304.5432>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/1304.5432.pdf>)