Isospin purity in the A=42 isobars

The lifetime of the first 2T=1+ state in 42Sc has been measured as 74(16) fs. This result gives a value for the isoscalar matrix element of M0=6.63(76). From the mirror nuclei, 42Ca and 42Ti, the isoscalar matrix element is given as 7.15(48) W.u., confirming isospin purity in the A=42 isobars.