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Coupled. pi. NN-NN systems in a Hamiltonian approach and in a relativistic off-mass-shell formalism

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

We discuss the scattering theory pertaining to the coupled ..pi..NN-NN system and approach the problem in two independent ways. The first one starts from a Hamiltonian formalism and coupled Schroedinger equations, whereas the second one employs an off-mass-shell relativistic theory of classifying perturbation diagrams. Both ways lead to connected equations among transition operators in which ..pi..NN vertices, as well as nucleon propagators, are completely dressed and renormalized. Furthermore, the physical amplitudes obey two- and three-body unitarity relations. The resultant equations form a sound theoretical basis for subsequent numerical calculations leading to the evaluation of physical observables in the reactions ..pi..+d..--> pi..+d, ..pi..+dbold-arrow-left-rightN+N, and N+N..-->..N+N.

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
OSTI ID:
6245555
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. C; (United States) Vol. 27:1; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English