E4Moments inSm152andSm154

Abstract
The E4 transition moments between the ground state and the 4+ rotational state in Sm152 and Sm154 have been determined from Coulomb excitation experiments with 10-12-MeV He4 projectiles. Quantum mechanical corrections have been applied to the calculations used in the analysis of the data. The resulting E4 moments are about twice those expected from previously measured β4 deformations.