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In the search for the nuclide with the largest probability for neutrinoless double-electron capture, we have determined the Qεε value between the ground states of Gd152 and Sm152 by Penning-trap mass-ratio measurements. The new Qεε value of 55.70(18) keV results in a half-life of 1026yr for a 1 eV neutrino mass. With this smallest half-life among known 0νεε transitions, Gd152 is a promising candidate for the search for neutrinoless double-electron capture.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 052504 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 4 Feb 2011 |
ID: 35324492