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Reaction [ital pp][r arrow][ital n][Delta][sup ++]: Observables and model predictions

Journal Article · · Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States)
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  1. Department of Physics, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 83843 (United States)

A recent analysis of exclusive pion production in proton-proton scattering allows for the direct comparison of theory with [ital pp][r arrow][ital n][Delta][sup ++] observables. We have extracted [ital NN][r arrow][ital N][Delta] transition amplitudes from the Bonn meson-exchange model and calculated differential cross section and asymmetry for this reaction. In particular, we establish correlations between the asymmetry and the phases of the major inelastic transition amplitudes. We find evidence that the phases of the transition amplitude [sup 3][ital F][sub 3]([ital NN])[r arrow][sup 5][ital P][sub 3]([ital N][Delta]) are responsible for the large discrepancy between theory and experiment in the asymmetry around 800 MeV incident laboratory kinetic energy. We also suggest how the theory can be improved.

OSTI ID:
7160904
Journal Information:
Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States) Vol. 50:2; ISSN 0556-2813; ISSN PRVCAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English