Rotational bands in neutron-rich 160-162Ho

We have studied the high spin states in 160–162Ho in order to investigate the properties of the rotational bands and their dependence on the single particle orbits involved. The reaction 158,160Gd(7Li,xn) at 56 MeV were used to produce the Ho isotopes of interest. In all three Ho isotopes the known rotational bands have been significantly extended. New band‐crossings have been observed for the first time in this work.