The process γγ→pp¯K+K− and its intermediate processes are measured for the first time using a 980  fb−1 data sample collected with the Belle detector at the KEKB asymmetric-energy e+e− collider. The production of pp¯K+K− and a Λ⁢(1520)0 (Λ-bar⁢(1520)0) signal in the pK-p-bar K+ invariant mass spectrum are clearly observed. However, no evidence for an exotic baryon near 1540  MeV/c2, denoted as Θ⁢(1540)0 Θ-bar⁢(1540)0 or Θ⁢(1540)++ Θ⁢(1540)−−, is seen in the p⁢K− p-bar⁢ K+ or pK+ p-bar ⁢K− invariant mass spectra. Cross sections for γγ→pp⁢-bar K+K−, Λ⁢(1520)0 ⁢p-bar ⁢K+ +c.c. and the products σ(γγ→Θ⁢(1540)0⁢ p-bar ⁢K +c.c.)⁢B⁡(Θ⁢(1540)0→pK−) and σ⁡(γγ→Θ⁢(1540)++ p-bar ⁢K− +c.c.)⁢B⁡(Θ⁢(1540)++→pK+) are measured. We also determine upper limits on the products of the χc⁢0 and χc2 two-photon decay widths and their branching fractions to pp-bar ⁢K+K− at the 90% credibility level.

First observation of γγ→pp¯K+K− and search for exotic baryons in pK systems

Tenchini, F.;
2016-01-01

Abstract

The process γγ→pp¯K+K− and its intermediate processes are measured for the first time using a 980  fb−1 data sample collected with the Belle detector at the KEKB asymmetric-energy e+e− collider. The production of pp¯K+K− and a Λ⁢(1520)0 (Λ-bar⁢(1520)0) signal in the pK-p-bar K+ invariant mass spectrum are clearly observed. However, no evidence for an exotic baryon near 1540  MeV/c2, denoted as Θ⁢(1540)0 Θ-bar⁢(1540)0 or Θ⁢(1540)++ Θ⁢(1540)−−, is seen in the p⁢K− p-bar⁢ K+ or pK+ p-bar ⁢K− invariant mass spectra. Cross sections for γγ→pp⁢-bar K+K−, Λ⁢(1520)0 ⁢p-bar ⁢K+ +c.c. and the products σ(γγ→Θ⁢(1540)0⁢ p-bar ⁢K +c.c.)⁢B⁡(Θ⁢(1540)0→pK−) and σ⁡(γγ→Θ⁢(1540)++ p-bar ⁢K− +c.c.)⁢B⁡(Θ⁢(1540)++→pK+) are measured. We also determine upper limits on the products of the χc⁢0 and χc2 two-photon decay widths and their branching fractions to pp-bar ⁢K+K− at the 90% credibility level.
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