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Evidence for two-nucleon processes in A(p/sub pol/,. pi. /sup -/)A+1

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
Possible signatures of two-nucleon pion production processes in reactions A(p/sub pol/,..pi../sup -/)A+1 near threshold are identified: a dependence of the analyzing power on the total angular momentum, and a simple scaling of the cross section with subshell occupancy for the struck target neutron. Measurements for /sup 12,13,14/C(p/sub pol/,..pi../sup -/) exhibit these expected features, supporting the view that the fundamental NN..-->..NN..pi.. processes dominate in nuclear pion production.
Research Organization:
Indiana University Cyclotron Facility, Bloomington, Indiana 47405
OSTI ID:
6712450
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 49:12; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English