SHELL-MODEL MONTE-CARLO STUDIES OF NUCLEI

The pair content and structure of nuclei near N = Z are described in t he framework of shell-model Monte Carlo (SMMC) calculations. Results i nclude the enhancement of J = 0, T = 1 proton-neutron pairing at N = Z nuclei, and the marked difference of thermal properties between even- even and odd-odd N = Z nuclei. Additionally I present a study of the r otational properties of the T = 1 (ground state), and T = 0 band mixin g seen in Rb-74.