Competition of $\beta$-delayed protons and $\beta$-delayed $\gamma$ rays in $^{56}$Zn and the exotic $\beta$-delayed $\gamma$-proton decay

Abstract

Remarkable results have been published recently on the $\beta$ decay of $^{56}$Zn. In particular, the rare and exotic $\beta$-delayed $\gamma$-proton emission has been detected for the first time in the $fp$ shell. Here we focus the discussion on this exotic decay mode and on the observed competition between $\beta$-delayed protons and $\beta$-delayed $\gamma$ rays from the Isobaric Analogue State.