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  "abstract": "We report independent determinations of the ground-state half-lives of $^{110}$Sn, $^{113}$Sn, and the isomeric states $^{117\\mathrm{m}}$Sn (J$^π = 11/2^{-}$) and $^{123\\mathrm{m}}$Sn (J$^π = 3/2^{+}$), produced via photon activation of natural tin using a TT-300HE Rhodotron accelerator. The activated samples were monitored over several months using a high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector. Time-dependent $γ$-ray spectra were analyzed using Gaussian peak fitting for the \\SI{280.49}{keV}, \\SI{391.697}{keV}, \\SI{158.56}{keV}, and \\SI{160.34}{keV} transitions, yielding half-lives of \\SI{4.165(25)}{h} for $^{110}$Sn, \\SI{116.08(94)}{d} for $^{113}$Sn, \\SI{13.95(1)}{d} for $^{117\\mathrm{m}}$Sn, and \\SI{39.95(12)}{min} for $^{123\\mathrm{m}}$Sn. Agreement with Nuclear Data Sheets (NDS) recommended values is generally observed for $^{110}$Sn, $^{113}$Sn, and $^{123\\mathrm{m}}$Sn, with deviations consistent within combined uncertainties when quantified using standardized differences (z-scores). In contrast, $^{117\\mathrm{m}}$Sn exhibits a statistically significant deviation from the evaluated value of \\SI{13.76(4)}{d}, with a z-score indicating a discrepancy well beyond expected statistical fluctuations. This result suggests a systematic difference warranting further investigation, with potential implications for applications relying on precise decay data, including calibration, dosimetry, and astrophysical modeling.",
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      "name": "O Nusair"
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    {
      "name": "D Devries"
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    {
      "name": "M Toto-Gonzalez"
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  "bibtex": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/8hxp7m872m89d.bib",
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  "doi": "10.48550/arxiv.2606.27064",
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  "pdf_url": "https://arxiv.org/pdf/2606.27064",
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  "published": "2026-10-13",
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  "title": "Half-Life Measurements of $^{110}$Sn, $^{113}$Sn, $^{117\\mathrm{m}}$Sn, and $^{123\\mathrm{m}}$Sn Produced via Photon Activation of Natural Tin",
  "title_text": "Half-Life Measurements of ^110Sn, ^113Sn, ^117mSn, and ^123mSn Produced via Photon Activation of Natural Tin",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:29:11Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/8hxp7m872m89d",
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