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Determining Pentaquark Quantum Numbers from Strong Decays

Journal Article · · Physics Letters B
OSTI ID:836629
Assuming that the recently observed {Theta}{sup +} and {Xi}{sup --} are members of an anti-decuplet of SU(3), decays to ground state baryons and mesons are calculated using an effective Lagrangian which incorporates chiral and SU(3) symmetry. We consider the possible quantum number assignments J{sup {Pi}} = 1/2 {sup {+-}} {center_dot} 3/2 {sup {+-}} and calculate ratios of partial widths. The branching ratios of exotic cascades can be used to discriminate between even and odd parity pentaquarks.
Research Organization:
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy; USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84ER40150
OSTI ID:
836629
Report Number(s):
JLAB-THY-04-70; DOE/ER/40150-3120; hep-ph/0401107
Journal Information:
Physics Letters B, Journal Name: Physics Letters B Journal Issue: 1-2 Vol. 588
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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