Structure of the K{sup {pi}} = 4{sup +} bands in {sup 186,188}Os

The structures of {sub 3}{sup +} states in Os have been debated over several decades. Based on measured B(E2) values they were interpreted in {sup 186-192}Os as K{sup {pi}} = 4{sup +} two-phonon vibrations, whereas inelastic scattering, and (t,{alpha}) work imply a hexadecapole phonon description. To clarify the nature of these K{sup {pi}} = 4{sup +} bands in {sup 186,188}Os, we performed a ({sup 3}He,d) reaction on {sup 185,187}Re targets using 30 MeV {sup 3}He beams and a Q3D spectrograph. Absolute cross sections were obtained for excited states up to 3 MeV at 9 angles from 5 deg. to 50 deg. Results indicate a significant (5/2){sup +}[402]{sub {pi}}+(3/2){sup +}[402]{sub {pi}} component in agreement with quasiparticle phonon model predictions for a single hexadecapole phonon structure.