High spin states in the isotope Hg-194 were populated using the Nd-150 (Ca-48,4n) reaction at a beam energy of 213 MeV. The analysis of gamma-gamma coincidences has revealed two new structures at excitation energies above 6 MeV and at moderate spin. The two structures are a manifestation of the deviation of nucleus from the collective rotation which dominates its lower excitation behaviour. A comparison with similar structures in the neighbouring Hg isotopes is also attempted.
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