Interpretation of delayed neutron emission using a non-statistical approach

Experimental data on several delayed neutron emitting systems exhibit characteristics not accounted for by the normal statistical model. Using a single-particle approach, the locations and relative beta - strengths to configurations in the emitter nuclides populated by allowed G.T. transitions have been calculated and are in qualitative agreement with strength function data for /sup 85/As, /sup 87/Br, /sup 135/Sb and /sup 137/I. Calculations of P/sub n/-values for the bromine precursors A=87 to 92 are also in good agreement with experimental data. The lack of high energy neutrons in spectra where excited states in the final nucleus are strongly populated can be traced qualitatively to particle-hole excitations contributing to the excited states. (16 refs).