High-spin states in doubly odd {sup 162,164}Lu

High-spin states in {sup 162}Lu and {sup 164}Lu have been studied by means of in-beam {gamma}-ray spectroscopy techniques using the multidetector array GASP. The excited states have been populated through the {sup 139}La({sup 28}Si,5n){sup 162}Lu and {sup 139}La[{sup 29(30)}Si,4(5)n]{sup 164}Lu reactions. Level schemes were constructed for both nuclei. Configurations for the rotational bands have been discussed. Alignments, band crossing frequencies, and B(M1)/B(E2) ratios have been analyzed in the framework of the cranking model. The systematic evolution of the signature inversion in the {pi}h{sub 11/2}{circle_times}{nu}i{sub 13/2} structure is reviewed. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}