Static quadrupole moment of the first2+state inMo98

Abstract
The Q2+ value of Mo98 is revised in the light of the existence of a fast 2+0+′ transition. For constructive interference via the second 2+ excited state the determined static quadrupole moment of Mo98 is (0.26±0.09) eb. This Q2+ corresponds to about 55% of that deduced from the rotational model.