Energy levels in159Ho from159Tb(α, 4nγ)159Ho and159Tb(3He, 3nγ)159Ho reactions

The reactions159Tb(α, 4n)159Ho and159Tb(3He, 3n)159Ho have been used to populate states in159Ho. Gamma-ray spectra in single and coincidence modes have been studied. Assignments have been made for the bands built on the Nilsson states 7/2−[523], l/2+ [411] and l/2−[541]. The results are discussed in terms of rotational models.