Nuclear Data Sheets for A = 239

Spectroscopic data and level schemes from radioactive decay and nuclear reaction studies are presented here for all nuclei with mass number A=239. In general, a relatively small amount of new data on this mass chain has been reported since the previous evaluation in 2003. However, special evaluations, such as “Database of prompt gamma rays from slow neutron–capture from elemental analysis” (2007ChZX), have provided additional precise data for levels in 239U. Also, new Coulomb excitation measurements in 239Pu have extended the knowledge of the 1/2[631] rotational band up to Jπ=(55/2+), and that of the octupole vibrational band up to Jπ=(53/2−). For historical knowledge it is worth mentioning the report on the “Discovery of isotopes of the transuranium elements with 93