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Rho mesons in the Skyrme model

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

In this article it is shown that the rho meson can be included in the Skyrme model in a simple, chirally invariant way. Solutions are obtained for the static soliton and time-dependent spinning soliton configurations of the coupled rho and pion fields. Expressions are derived for the vector and axial-vector currents, and predictions are obtained for static properties of the proton and neutron. These predictions are a few percent better than the corresponding predictions of the massive-pion Skyrme model.

Research Organization:
Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
OSTI ID:
6173595
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 33:1; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English