High-spin band structures in 184Au have been re-investigated using the multidetector array of GASP following the 149Sm (29Si, 4nγ) 184Au reaction. Four previously observed bands built on prolate configurations have been extended significantly up to high spins and two weakly populated bands are newly identified. Structure properties of these bands are briefly discussed.

High-spin states in 170Ta have been studied via 159Tb(16O, 5nγ)170Ta reaction through excitation functions, K x-γ, and γ-γ-t coincidence measurements. Three rotational bands have been identified which consist of two strongly coupled bands and a semidecoupled one. The quasiparticle configurations of these bands and the interpretation of experimental results are discussed based on the existing knowledge of neighboring odd-mass and odd-odd nuclei and in the framework of the cranked-shell model. Low-spin signature inversion in the π9/2-[514]⊗ν5/2+[642] and π1/2-[541]⊗ν5/2+[642] bands are discussed. A delay reduction of the band-crossing frequency is observed in the π1/2-[541]⊗ν5/2+[642] (π5/2+[402]⊗ν5/2-[642]) band. This configuration-dependent crossing frequency is discussed in comparison with the AB crossing frequencies in the related bands of neighboring odd-Z isotopes.

High-spin states in 183Au have been studied experimentally using the 159Tb(29Si, 5n)183Au reaction at a beam energy of 140 MeV. Three- or higherfold γ-ray coincidences have been measured using the detector array of GASP. The level scheme of 183Auwas revised and extended.Arotational band proposed as the unfavored signature branch of the πi13/2 band has been observed for 183Au. Interaction properties between the two negative-signature bands of the πh9/2-π7/2 system have been discussed for the light odd-A Au nuclei.

An in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy experiment for 142Pm has been performed via the 128Te (19F, 5n) reaction at beam energies of 75 MeV through 95 MeV. Excitation functions and γ-γ coincidences have been measured. Detailed analysis of γ-γ coincidence relationships leads to a revised high-spin level scheme for 142Pm. The πh11/2 vh11/2−1 multiplet in this nucleus has been identified and the discussion is based on a systematic of corresponding states in neighboring odd-odd nuclei. The previously known 67-μs isomer and associated decay grays have been placed into the new level scheme. This long-lived isomer is proposed to be a four-hole state with predominantly the （πg7/2−2-1d5/2-2vh11/2-1) 13-configuration.

High-spin states in 180Ir have been investigated by means of in-beam g-ray spectroscopy techniques with the 154Sm (31P,5nγ)180Ir reaction. Excitation functions, x-γ and γ-γ-t coincidences, DCO (directional correlation of grays deexciting oriented states) ratios, and intraband B(M1)/B(E2) ratios were measured. Five rotational bands have been identified and their configurations are proposed on the basis of B(M1)/B(E2) ratios and by comparing the band properties with known bands in neighboring odd-mass and even-mass nuclei. The neutron AB crossing is observed at hωc=0.26(1) MeV for the π1/2-[541]⊗v1/2-[521] and π1/2-[541]⊗v5/2-[512] bands, respectively. Staggering of levels as a function of the number of neutron pairs is revealed in the π1/2-[541]⊗v1/2-[521] doubly decoupled bands of 178-186Ir. The gradual alignment gains at low rotational frequencies are observed in the two strongly coupled bands. Band crossings and alignments in 180Ir are discussed with reference to the total Routhian surface and cranked shell model calculations performed for the neighboring odd-mass nuclei.