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Variational calculations for K-few-nucleon systems

Journal Article · · Physical Review. C, Nuclear Physics
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  1. Andrzej Soltan Institute for Nuclear Studies, 00-681 Warsaw, Hoza 69 (Poland)
Deeply bound KNN, KNNN, and KNNNN states are discussed. The effective force exerted by the K meson on the nucleons is calculated with static nucleons. Next the binding energies are obtained by solving the Schroedinger equation or by variational calculations. The dominant attraction comes from the S-wave {lambda}(1405) and an additional contribution is due to {sigma}(1385). The latter state is formed at the nuclear peripheries and absorbs a sizable piece of the binding energy. It also generates new branches of quasibound states. The lowest binding energies based on a phenomenological KN input fall into the 40- to 80-MeV range for KNN, 90-150 MeV for KNNN, and 120-220 MeV for K{alpha} systems. The uncertainties are due to unknown KN interactions in the distant subthreshold energy region.
OSTI ID:
21202700
Journal Information:
Physical Review. C, Nuclear Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. C, Nuclear Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 79; ISSN 0556-2813; ISSN PRVCAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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