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 pK− 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 χc0 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 pK− 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 χc0 and χc2 two-photon decay widths and their branching fractions to pp-bar K+K− at the 90% credibility level.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


