First observation of109Teβ+and electron capture decay to levels of109Sb

Abstract
Low-spin levels in 109Sb populated by 109Te beta decay are reported for the first time. Seven new levels are proposed, two below 1 MeV excitation energy. Spins and parities of (1/2+) and (3/2+,5/2+) are suggested for the low energy levels by comparison to beta feeding intensities and systematics. These results are compared with new calculated levels for 109Sb.