Collective0+excitations and their global properties

Abstract
A simple compact correlation of the energies of the lowest 0+ excitation with the yrast energy ratio R4/2(g.s.)E(41+)/E(21+) is found to characterize all collective nuclei, regardless of structure. This correlation can be reproduced by interacting bosom approximation calculations. Collective signature observables for the states based on 02+ excitations indicate a different structure than for the ground state configuration but systematic inconsistencies in their global behavior and discrepancies with calculations prevent a definite interpretation.