Dynamical ternary decays of excited projectile-like fragments

We study neutron-proton equilibration in dynamically deformed nuclear systems by investigating the correlations between the three largest fragments produced in collisions of $^{70}\mathrm{Zn}+^{70}\mathrm{Zn}$ at 35 MeV per nucleon. The rotation angle is interpreted as a measure of the duration of contact between the regions of the excited projectile-like fragment as it decays. In this work we address questions of whether there is a simultaneous or a double rupture scenario, sizing of the fragments, and alignment of the configuration.