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Meson-exchange {pi}N models in three-dimensional Bethe-Salpeter formulation

Journal Article · · Physical Review C
The pion-nucleon scattering is investigated by using several three-dimensional reduction schemes of the Bethe-Salpeter equation for a model Lagrangian involving {pi}, N, {Delta}, {rho}, and {sigma} fields. It is found that all of the resulting meson-exchange models can give similar good descriptions of the {pi}N scattering data up to 400 MeV. However they have significant differences in describing the {pi}NN and {pi}N{Delta} form factors and the {pi}N off-shell t-matrix elements. We point out that these differences can be best distinguished by investigating the near threshold pion production from nucleon-nucleon collisions and pion photoproduction on the nucleon. The consequences of using these models to investigate various pion-nucleus reactions are also discussed.
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
40277075
Journal Information:
Physical Review C, Journal Name: Physical Review C Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 64; ISSN 0556-2813
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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