Theoretical interpretation of the Ds+→π+π0η decay and the nature of a0(980)

2020

Abstract In a recent paper [1] , the BESIII Collaboration reported the so-called first observation of pure W-annihilation decays D s + → a 0 + ( 980 ) π 0 and D s + → a 0 0 ( 980 ) π + . The measured absolute branching fractions are, however, puzzlingly larger than those of other measured pure W-annihilation decays by at least one order of magnitude. In addition, the relative phase between the two decay modes is found to be about 180 degrees. In this letter, we show that all these can be easily understood if the a 0 ( 980 ) is a dynamically generated state from K ¯ K and πη interactions in coupled channels. In such a scenario, the D s + decay proceeds via internal W emission instead of W-an…

Weak decays of heavy hadrons into dynamically generated resonances

2016

In this paper, we present a review of recent works on weak decay of heavy mesons and baryons with two mesons, or a meson and a baryon, interacting strongly in the final state. The aim is to learn about the interaction of hadrons and how some particular resonances are produced in the reactions. It is shown that these reactions have peculiar features and act as filters for some quantum numbers which allow to identify easily some resonances and learn about their nature. The combination of basic elements of the weak interaction with the framework of the chiral unitary approach allow for an interpretation of results of many reactions and add a novel information to different aspects of the hadron…

The role of N*(2120) nucleon resonance in KΛ(1520) photon and hadronic productions

2013

The associate $K\Lambda(1520)$ photon and hadronic production in the $\gamma p \to K^+\Lambda(1520)$, $p p \to p K^+ \Lambda(1520)$ and $\pi^- p \to K^0 \Lambda(1520)$ reactions are investigated within the effective Lagrangian approach and the isobar model. We are interested in the contribution from the $N^*(2120)$ (previously called $N^*(2080)$) resonance, which has a significant coupling to the $K\Lambda(1520)$ channel. The theoretical results show that the current experimental data for the $\gamma p \to K^+\Lambda(1520)$ reaction favor the existence of the $N^*(2120)$ resonance, and that these measurements can be used to further constrain its properties. We present results, including the…

Λb→J/ψK0Λreaction and a hidden-charm pentaquark state with strangeness

2016

We study the Lambda(b) -> J/psi K-0 Lambda reaction considering both the K-0 Lambda interaction with its coupled channels and the J/psi Lambda interaction. The latter is described by taking into account the fact that there are predictions for a hidden-charm state with strangeness that couples to J/psi Lambda By using the coupling of the resonance to J/psi Lambda from these predictions, we show that a neat peak can be observed in the J/psi Lambda invariant mass distribution, rather stable under changes of unknown magnitudes. In some cases, one finds a dip structure associated to that state, but a signal of the state shows up in the J/psi Lambda spectrum.

The role of X(4140) and X(4160) in the reactions of B+→J/ψϕK+

2020

Role of theΔ*(1940)in theπ+p→K+Σ+(1385)andpp→nK+Σ+(1385)reactions

2014

The pp -> nK(+)Sigma(+)(1385) reaction is a very good isospin 3/2 filter for studying Delta(++)* resonance decaying to K+Sigma(+)(1385). Within the effective Lagrangian method, we investigate the Sigma (1385) (spin parity J(P) = 3/2(+)) hadronic production in the pi(+) p -> K+Sigma(+)(1385) and pp -> nK(+)Sigma(+)(1385) reactions. For the pi(+) p -> K+Sigma(+)(1385) reaction, in addition to the "background" contributions from t-channel K*(0) exchange and u-channel Lambda(1115) and Sigma(0)(1193) exchange, we also consider the contribution from the s-channel Delta*(1940) resonance, which has significant coupling to the K Sigma(1385) channel. We show that the inclusion of the Delta*(1940) res…

Photoproduction of the f2(1270) resonance

2014

We have performed a calculation of the $\gamma p \to \pi^+ \pi^- p$ reaction, where the two pions have been separated in $D$-wave producing the $f_2(1270)$ resonance. We use elements of the local hidden gauge approach that provides the interaction of vector mesons in which the $f_2(1270)$ resonance appears as a $\rho$-$\rho$ molecular state in $L=0$ and spin 2. The vector meson dominance, incorporated in the local hidden gauge approach converts a photon into a $\rho^0$ meson and the other meson connects the photon with the proton. The picture is simple and has no free parameters, since the parameters of the theory have been constrained in the previous study of the vector-vector states. In a…

Predictions for η→ηπ+π− producing f0(500), f0(980) and a0(980)

2017

Abstract We perform calculations for the η c → η π + π − decay using elements of SU(3) symmetry to see the weight of different trios of pseudoscalars produced in this decay, prior to the final state interaction of the mesons. After that, the interaction of pairs of mesons, leading finally to η π + π − , is done using the chiral unitary approach. We evaluate the π + π − and πη mass distributions and find large and clear signals for f 0 ( 500 ) , f 0 ( 980 ) and a 0 ( 980 ) excitation. The reaction is similar to the χ c 1 → η π + π − , which has been recently measured at BESIII and its implementation and comparison with these predictions will be very valuable to shed light on the nature of th…

Signature of an h1 state in the J/ψ→ηh1→ηK⁎0K¯⁎0 decay

2014

The BES data on the J/psi -> eta K*(0)(K) over bar*(0) reaction show a clear enhancement in the K*(0)(K) over bar*(0) mass distribution close to the threshold of this channel. Such an enhancement is usually a signature of an L = 0 resonance around threshold, which in this case would correspond to an h1 state with quantum numbers I-G(J(Pc))= 0(-)(1(+-)). A state around 1800 MeV results from the interaction of the K*TC* using the local hidden gauge approach. We show that the peak observed in J/psi -> eta K*(0)(K) over bar*(0) naturally comes from the creation of this h(1) state with mass and width around 1830 MeV and 110 MeV, respectively. A second analysis, model independent, corroborates th…

Analysis of the B+→J/ψϕK+ data at low J/ψϕ invariant masses and the X(4140) and X(4160) resonances

2018

We have studied the $J/\ensuremath{\psi}\ensuremath{\phi}$ mass distribution of the ${B}^{+}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}J/\ensuremath{\psi}\ensuremath{\phi}{K}^{+}$ reaction from threshold to about 4250 MeV, and find that one needs the contribution of the $X(4140)$ with a narrow width, together with the $X(4160)$ which accounts for most of the strength of the distribution in that region. The existence of a clear cusp at the ${D}_{s}^{*}{\overline{D}}_{s}^{*}$ threshold indicates that the $X(4160)$ resonance is strongly tied to the ${D}_{s}^{*}{\overline{D}}_{s}^{*}$ channel, which finds a natural interpretation in the molecular picture of this resonance.

Plausible explanation for theΔ5/2+(2000)puzzle

2011

From a Faddeev calculation for the $\ensuremath{\pi}$-$(\ensuremath{\Delta}\ensuremath{\rho}){}_{{N}_{5/{2}^{\ensuremath{-}}}(1675)}$ system we show the plausible existence of three dynamically generated $I({J}^{P})=3/2(5/{2}^{+})$ baryon states below 2.3 GeV, whereas only two resonances, ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}_{5/{2}^{+}}(1905)(****)$ and ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}_{5/{2}^{+}}(2000)(**),$ are cataloged in the Particle Data Book Review. Our results give theoretical support to data analyses extracting two distinctive resonances, ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}_{5/{2}^{+}}(~$1740) and ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}_{5/{2}^{+}}(~$2200), from which the mass of ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}_{5/{2}^{+}}(2000)(**)$ is estima…

$$B^0 \rightarrow D^0 \bar{D}^0 K^0$$ B 0 → D 0 D ¯ 0 K 0 , $$B^+ \rightarrow D^0 \bar{D}^0 K^+$$ B + → D 0 D ¯ 0 K + , and the scalar $$D \bar{D}$$ …

2016

The bottomed strange molecules with isospin 0

2018

Using the local hidden gauge approach, we study the possibility of the existence of bottomed strange molecular states with isospin 0. We find three bound states with spin-parity $0^+$, $1^+$ and $2^+$ generated by the $\bar{K}^*B^*$ and $\omega B_s^*$ interaction, among which the state with spin 2 can be identified as $B_{s2}^*(5840)$. In addition, we also study the $\bar{K}^*B$ and $\omega B_s$ interaction and find a bound state which can be associated to $B_{s1}(5830)$. Besides, the $\bar{K}B^*$ and $\eta B_s^*$ and $\bar{K}B$ and $\eta B_s$ systems are studied, and two bound states are predicted. We expect that further experiments can confirm our predictions.

Triangle singularity enhancing isospin violation in ${\bar{{\rm{B}}}}_{{\rm{s}}}^{0}\to {\rm{J}}/{\rm{\psi }}{\pi }^{0}{{\rm{f}}}_{0}(980)$

2018

We perform calculations for the and reactions, showing that the first is isospin-suppressed while the second is isospin-allowed. The reaction proceeds via a triangle mechanism, with , followed by the decay K* → Kπ and a further fusion of into the or a0(980). We show that the mechanism develops a singularity around the π0 f0(980) or π0 a0(980) invariant mass of 1420 MeV, where the π0 f0 and π0 a0 decay modes are magnified and also the ratio of π0 f0 to π0 a0 production. Using experimental information for the decay, we are able to obtain absolute values for the reactions studied which fall into the experimentally accessible range. The reactions proposed and the observables evaluated, when con…

B¯0andB¯s0decays intoJ/ψandf0(1370),f0(1710),f2(1270),f2′(1525),K2*(1430)

2014

We make predictions for the ratios of branching fractions of ${\overline{B}}^{0}$ and ${\overline{B}}_{s}^{0}$ decays into $J/\ensuremath{\psi}$ and the scalar mesons ${f}_{0}(1370)$, ${f}_{0}(1710)$ or tensor mesons ${f}_{2}(1270)$, ${f}_{2}^{\ensuremath{'}}(1525)$, ${K}_{2}^{*}(1430)$. The theoretical approach is based on results of chiral unitary theory where these resonances are shown to be generated from the vector meson--vector meson interaction. Eight independent ratios can be predicted, and comparison is made with the recent data on ${\overline{B}}_{s}^{0}$ decay into $J/\ensuremath{\psi}{f}_{2}^{\ensuremath{'}}(1525)$ versus the ${\overline{B}}_{s}^{0}$ decay into $J/\ensuremath{\p…

Photoproduction of thef2′(1525), a2(1320), andK2*(1430)

2016

Assuming that the ${f}_{2}^{\ensuremath{'}}(1525), {a}_{2}(1320)$, and ${K}_{2}^{*}(1430)$ resonances are dynamically generated states from vector-meson--vector-meson interactions in the $s$-wave with spin $S=2$, we study the $\ensuremath{\gamma}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{f}_{2}^{\ensuremath{'}}(1525)p, \ensuremath{\gamma}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{a}_{2}^{0}(1320)p$, and $\ensuremath{\gamma}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}_{2}^{*}(1430)\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Lambda}}(\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Sigma}})$ reactions. These reactions proceed in the following way: the incoming photon first mutates into a ${\ensuremath{\rho}}^{0}, \ensuremath{\omega}$, or $\ensuremath{\phi}$ meson via vector-meson dominance, …

Faddeev fixed-center approximation to theNK̄Ksystem and the signature of aN*(1920)(1/2+) state

2011

We perform a calculation for the three body $N \bar{K} K$ scattering amplitude by using the fixed center approximation to the Faddeev equations, taking the interaction between $N$ and $\bar{K}$, $N$ and $K$, and $\bar{K}$ and $K$ from the chiral unitary approach. The resonant structures show up in the modulus squared of the three body scattering amplitude and suggest that a $N\bar{K}K$ hadron state can be formed. Our results are in agreement with others obtained in previous theoretical works, which claim a new $N^*$ resonance around 1920 MeV with spin-parity $J^P=1/2^+$. The existence of these previous works allows us to test the accuracy of the fixed center approximation in the present pro…

Are there three Xi (1950) states?

2012

Different experiments on hadron spectroscopy have long suspected the existence of several cascade states in the $1900-2000 {\rm MeV}$ region. They are usually labeled under the common name of $\Xi (1950)$. As we argue here, there are also theoretical reasons supporting the idea of several $\Xi (1950)$ resonances. In particular, we propose the existence of three $\Xi(1950)$ states: one of these states would be part of a spin-parity $(1/2)^{-}$ decuplet and the other two probably would belong to the $(5/2)^{+}$ and $(5/2)^{-}$ octets. We also identify which decay channels are the more appropriate for the detection of each of the previous states.

The low lying scalar resonances in the D0 decays into Ks0 and f0(500), f0(980), a0(980)

2015

Abstract The D 0 decay into K s 0 and a scalar resonance, f 0 ( 500 ) , f 0 ( 980 ) , a 0 ( 980 ) , are studied obtaining the scalar resonances from final state interaction of a pair of mesons produced in a first step in the D 0 decay into K s 0 and the pair of pseudoscalar mesons. This weak decay is very appropriate for this kind of study because it allows to produce the three resonances in the same decay in a process that is Cabibbo-allowed, hence the rates obtained are large compared to those of B ¯ 0 decays into J / ψ and a scalar meson that have at least one Cabibbo-suppressed vertex. Concretely the a 0 ( 980 ) production is Cabibbo-allowed here, while it cannot be seen in the B ¯ s 0 …

Search for the Σ⁎ state in Λc+→π+π0π−Σ+ decay by triangle singularity

2019

Abstract A Σ ⁎ resonance with spin-parity J P = 1 / 2 − and mass in the vicinity of the K ¯ N threshold has been predicted in the unitary chiral approach and inferred from the analysis of CLAS data on the γ p → K + π 0 Σ 0 reaction. In this work, based on the dominant Cabibbo favored weak decay mechanism, we perform a study of Λ c + → π + π 0 Σ ⁎ with the possible Σ ⁎ state decaying into π − Σ + through a triangle diagram. This process is initiated by Λ c + → π + K ¯ ⁎ N , then the K ¯ ⁎ decays into K ¯ π and K ¯ N produce the Σ ⁎ through a triangle loop containing K ¯ ⁎ N K ¯ which develops a triangle singularity. We show that the π − Σ + state is generated from final state interaction of …

Determination of the ηHe3 threshold structure from the low energy pd→ηHe3 reaction

2017

We analyze the data on cross sections and asymmetries for the $pd\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\eta}\phantom{\rule{0.16em}{0ex}}^{3}\mathrm{He}$ reaction close to threshold and look for bound states of the $\ensuremath{\eta}\phantom{\rule{0.16em}{0ex}}^{3}\mathrm{He}$ system. Rather than parameterizing the scattering matrix, as is usually done, we develop a framework in which the $\ensuremath{\eta}{\phantom{\rule{0.16em}{0ex}}}^{3}\mathrm{He}$ optical potential is the key ingredient, and its strength, together with some production parameters, are fitted to the available experimental data. The relationship of the scattering matrix to the optical potential is established using the Bethe…

Hidden charm pentaquark and Λ(1405) in the Λb0→ηcK−p(πΣ) reaction

2018

Abstract We have performed a study of the Λ b 0 → η c K − p and Λ b 0 → η c π Σ reactions based on the dominant Cabibbo favored weak decay mechanism. We show that the K − p produced only couples to Λ ⁎ states, not Σ ⁎ and that the πΣ state is only generated from final state interaction of K ¯ N and ηΛ channels which are produced in a primary stage. This guarantees that the πΣ state is generated in isospin I = 0 and we see that the invariant mass produces a clean signal for the Λ ( 1405 ) of higher mass at 1420 MeV. We also study the η c p final state interaction, which is driven by the excitation of a hidden charm resonance predicted before. We relate the strength of the different invariant…

The KK¯π decay of the f1(1285) and its nature as a K⁎K¯−cc molecule

2015

AbstractWe investigate the decay of f1(1285)→πKK¯ with the assumption that the f1(1285) is dynamically generated from the K⁎K¯−cc interaction. In addition to the tree level diagrams that proceed via f1(1285)→K⁎K¯−cc→πKK¯, we take into account also the final state interactions of KK¯→KK¯ and πK→πK. The partial decay width and mass distributions of f1(1285)→πKK¯ are evaluated. We get a value for the partial decay width which, within errors, is in fair agreement with the experimental result. The contribution from the tree level diagrams is dominant, but the final state interactions have effects in the mass distributions. The predicted mass distributions are significantly different from phase s…

f2(1810) as a triangle singularity

2017

We perform calculations showing that a source producing ${K}^{*}{\overline{K}}^{*}$ in $J=2$ and $L=0$ gives rise to a triangle singularity at 1810 MeV with a width of about 200 MeV from the mechanism ${K}^{*}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\pi}K$ and then $K{\overline{K}}^{*}$ merging into the ${a}_{1}(1260)$ resonance. We suggest that this is the origin of the present ${f}_{2}(1810)$ resonance and propose to look at the $\ensuremath{\pi}{a}_{1}(1260)$ mode in several reactions to clarify the issue.

Study of thef2(1270),f2′(1525),K¯2*(1430),f0(1370)andf0(1710)production fromψ(nS)andϒ(nS)decays

2015

Based on previous studies that support the important role of the ${f}_{2}(1270)$, ${f}_{2}^{\ensuremath{'}}(1525)$, and ${\overline{K}}_{2}^{*}(1430)$ resonances in the $J/\ensuremath{\psi}[\ensuremath{\psi}(2S)]\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\phi}(\ensuremath{\omega})VV$ decays, we make an analysis of the analogous decays of $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Upsilon}}(1S)$ and $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Upsilon}}(2S)$, taking into account recent experimental data. In addition, we study the $J/\ensuremath{\psi}$ and $\ensuremath{\psi}(2S)$ radiative decays and we also made predictions for the radiative decay of $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Upsilon}}(1S)$ and $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Upsilon}}(2S)$ into $\ensurem…

A STUDY OF THE πN SCATTERING DATA WITH JP = 3/2- AND A PROOF OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE N*(1700)

2014

Using an interaction extracted from the local hidden gauge Lagrangians and the coupled channels ρN (s-wave), πN (d-wave), πΔ (s-wave) and πΔ (d-wave), we look in the region of [Formula: see text] and we find two resonances dynamically generated which are naturally associated to the N*(1520)(3/2-) and N*(1700)(3/2-). The N*(1700)(3/2-) appears neatly as a pole in the complex plane. The free parameters of the theory are chosen to fit the πN (d-wave) data. The unitary coupled channel approach followed here, in connection with the experimental data, leads automatically to a pole in the 1700 MeV region and makes this second 3/2- resonance unavoidable.

Triangle singularity enhancing isospin violation in $D_s^ + \to {\pi ^ + }{\pi ^0}{f_0}(980)$ and $\overline B _s^0 \to J/\psi {\pi ^0}{f_0}(980)$ de…

2019

We investigate isospin violation in the and reactions, which proceed via a triangle mechanism. We show that the mechanism develops a singularity around the π 0 f 0 (980) or π 0 a0 (980) invariant mass of 1420 MeV where the π 0 f 0 and π 0 a0 decay modes are magnified and also the ratio of π 0 f0 to π 0 a0 production, stressing the role of the triangle singularities as a factor to enhance isospin violation. The measurement of these reactions would bring further information into the role of triangle singularities in isospin violation and the a 0 – f 0 mixing in particular and shed further light into the nature of the low lying scalar mesons.

B¯0decay intoD0andf0(500),f0(980),a0(980),ρandB¯s0decay intoD0andκ(800),K*0

2015

We make predictions for ratios of branching fractions of ${\overline{B}}^{0}$ decays into ${D}^{0}$ and the scalar mesons ${f}_{0}(500)$, ${f}_{0}(980)$, ${a}_{0}(980)$, plus ${\overline{B}}_{s}^{0}$ decay into ${D}^{0}$ and $\ensuremath{\kappa}(800)$. We also compare the ${\ensuremath{\pi}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ production in the scalar channel with that observed in the $\ensuremath{\rho}$ channel and make predictions for the ${\overline{B}}_{s}^{0}$ decay into ${D}^{0}$ and ${K}^{*}(892)$, comparing the strength of this channel with that of $\ensuremath{\kappa}(800)$ production. The work is based on results of the chiral unitary approach where the scalar resonances are g…

K¯-induced formation of thef0(980)anda0(980)resonances on proton targets

2016

We perform a calculation of the cross section for nine reactions induced by $\overline{K}$ scattering on protons. The reactions studied are ${K}^{\ensuremath{-}}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Lambda}}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$, ${K}^{\ensuremath{-}}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Sigma}}}^{0}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$, ${K}^{\ensuremath{-}}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Lambda}}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{0}\ensuremath{\eta}$, ${K}^{\ensuremath{-}}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Sigma}}}^{0}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{0}\ensuremath{\eta}$, ${K}^{\ensuremath{-}}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow…

Regge signatures from CLAS Λ(1520) photoproduction data at forward angles

2014

The γp→K+Λ(1520) reaction mechanism is investigated within a Regge-effective Lagrangian hybrid approach based on our previous study of this reaction [Phys. Rev. C 89, 015203 (2014)PRVCAN0556-281310.1103/PhysRevC.89.015203]. Near threshold and for large K+ angles, the data from both the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility large acceptance spectrometer (CLAS) and the laser electron photon beamline at SPring-8 (LEPS) can be successfully described by considering the contributions from the contact, t-channel K¯ exchange, u-channel Λ(1115) hyperon pole, and s-channel nucleon pole and N*(2120) resonance contributions. However, for higher energies and forward K+ angles, systematic discrep…

N*(1920)(1/2+) STATE IN THE $NK\bar{K}$ SYSTEM

2013

We study the three body $N \bar{K} K$ system by using the fixed center approximation to the Faddeev equations, taking the interaction between $N$ and $\bar{K}$, $N$ and $K$, and $\bar{K}$ and $K$ from the chiral unitary approach. Our results suggest that a $N\bar{K}K$ hadron state, with spin-parity $J^P=1/2^+$, and mass around 1920 MeV, can be formed.

Re-analysis of theΛ(1520)photoproduction reaction

2014

Based on previous studies that support the important role of the N*(2120)D-13 resonance in the gamma p -> K+ A(1520) reaction, we make a re-analysis of this A(1520) photoproduction reaction taking into account the recent CLAS differential cross-section data. In addition to the contact, t-channel (K) over bar exchange, s-channel nucleon pole, and N*(2120) [previously called N*(2080)] resonance contributions, which have been considered in previous works, we also study the u-channel A(1115) hyperon pole term. The latter mechanism has always been ignored in all theoretical analysis, which has mostly relied on the very forward K+ angular LEPS data. It is shown that when the contributions from th…

Doubly charmed Ξcc molecular states from meson-baryon interaction

2018

Stimulated by the new experimental LHCb findings associated with the ${\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Omega}}}_{c}$ states, some of which we have described in a previous work as being dynamically generated through meson-baryon interaction, we have extended this approach to make predictions for new ${\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Xi}}}_{cc}$ molecular states in the $C=2$, $S=0$, and $I=1/2$ sector. These states manifest themselves as poles in the solution of the Bethe-Salpeter equation in coupled channels. The kernels of this equation were obtained using general Lagrangians coming from the hidden local gauge symmetry or massive Yang-Mills theory, and the interactions are dominated by the exchange of light vect…

Role of the f 1 (1285) state in theJ/ψ→ϕK¯K⁎and J / ψ → ϕf 1 (1285) decays

2016

Abstract We study the role of the f 1 ( 1285 ) resonance in the decays of J / ψ → ϕ K ¯ K ⁎ and J / ψ → ϕ f 1 ( 1285 ) . The theoretical approach is based on the results of chiral unitary theory where the f 1 ( 1285 ) resonance is dynamically generated from the K ⁎ K ¯ – c.c. interaction. In order to further test the dynamical nature of the f 1 ( 1285 ) state, we investigate the J / ψ → ϕ K ¯ K ⁎ decay close to the K ¯ K ⁎ threshold and make predictions for the ratio of the invariant mass distributions of the J / ψ → ϕ K ¯ K ⁎ decay and the J / ψ → ϕ f 1 ( 1285 ) partial decay width with all the parameters of the mechanism fixed in previous studies. The results can be tested in future exper…

Predictions for pentaquark states of hidden charm molecular nature and comparison with experiment

2016

Predictions for hidden charm molecules, with and without strangeness, were made prior to the LHCb experiment. We discuss these issues and how these states can be observed in the reactions, Λ b → J / ψK − p , Λ b → J / ψη Λ, Λ b → J / ψπ − p , Λ b → J / ψK 0 Λ and Ξ − b → J / ψK − Λ by looking at the invariant mass distributions for J / ψp or J / ψ Λ.

χ c0 (1 P ) decay intoΣ¯ Σπin search of an I = 1, 1/2 − baryon state aroundK¯Nthreshold

2016

Abstract We present the theoretical study of the process χ c 0 ( 1 P ) → Σ ¯ Σ π decay, by taking into account the π Σ and π Σ ¯ final state interactions of the final meson-baryon pair based on the chiral unitary approach. We show that the process filters the isospin I = 1 in the π Σ channel and offers a reaction to test the existence of an I = 1 state with strangeness S = − 1 and spin-parity J p = 1 / 2 − around the K ¯ N threshold predicted by some theories and supported by some experiments.

The KK¯π decay of the f1(1285) and its nature as a K*K¯ − cc molecule

2016

We investigate the decay of f1(1285)→πKK¯ with the assumption that the f1(1285) is dynamically generated from the K*K¯+cc interaction. In addition to the tree level diagrams that proceed via f1(1285)→K*K+cc→πKK¯, we take into account also the final state interactions of KK¯→KK¯ and πK → πK. The partial decay width and mass distributions of f1(1285)→πKK¯ are evaluated. We get a value for the partial decay width which, within errors, is in fair agreement with the experimental result. The contribution from the tree level diagrams is dominant, but the final state interactions have effects in the mass distributions. The predicted mass distributions are significantly different from phase space an…

Study of reactions disclosing hidden charm pentaquarks with or without strangeness

2016

We present results for five reactions, Lambda(b) -> J/psi K(-)p, Lambda(b) -> J/psi eta Lambda, Lambda(b) -> J/psi pi(-)p, Lambda(b) -> J/psi K-0 Lambda and Xi(-)(b) -> J/psi K-Lambda, where combining information from the meson baryon interaction, using the chiral unitary approach, and predictions made for molecular states of hidden charm, with or without strangeness, we can evaluate invariant mass distributions for the light meson baryon states, and for those of J/psi p or J/psi Lambda. We show that with the present available information, in all of these reactions one finds peaks where the pentaquark states show up. In the Lambda(b) -> J/psi K(-)p, and Lambda(b) -> J/psi pi(-)p reactions w…

A new perspective on the $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(2000)$ puzzle

2011

We argue that $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(2000)(\ast\ast),$ cataloged as a resonance in the Particle Data Book Review (PDG), should be interpreted instead as two distinctive resonances, $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(\sim1740)$ and $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(\sim2200)$. Our argument is based on a solution of the $\pi\Delta\rho$ problem in a Fixed Center Approximation (FCA) to the Fadeev equations. $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(\sim1740)$ can then be interpreted as a $\pi-(\Delta \rho)_{N(1675)}$ bound state. As a corollary $\Delta_{1/2^{+}}(1750)(\ast)$ can be understood as a $\pi N_{1/2^{-}}(1650)$ bound state.

Low-lying even parity meson resonances and spin-flavor symmetry revisited

2013

We review and extend the model derived in Garcia-Recio et al. [Phys. Rev. D 83, 016007 (2011)] to address the dynamics of the low-lying even-parity meson resonances. This model is based on a coupled-channels spin-flavor extension of the chiralWeinberg-Tomozawa Lagrangian. This interaction is then used to study the S-wave meson-meson scattering involving members not only of the pi octet, but also of the rho nonet. In this work, we study in detail the structure of the SU(6)-symmetry-breaking contact terms that respect (or softly break) chiral symmetry. We derive the most general local (without involving derivatives) terms consistent with the chiral-symmetry-breaking pattern of QCD. After intr…

$${\bar{B}}^0$$ B ¯ 0 , $$B^{-}$$ B - and $${\bar{B}}^0_s$$ B ¯ s 0 decays into $$J/\psi $$ J / ψ and $$K {\bar{K}}$$ K K ¯ or $$\pi \eta $$ π η

2015

We study the $\bar B^0_s \to J/\psi K^+ K^-$, $\bar B^0 \to J/\psi K^+ K^-$, $B^- \to J/\psi K^0 K^-$, $\bar B^0 \to J/\psi \pi^0 \eta$ and $B^- \to J/\psi \pi^- \eta$ decays and compare their mass distributions with those obtained for the $\bar B^0_s \to J/\psi \pi^+ \pi^-$ and $\bar B^0 \to J/\psi \pi^+ \pi^-$. The approach followed consist in a factorization of the weak part and the hadronization part into a factor which is common to all the processes. Then what makes the reactions different are some trivial Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix elements and the weight by which the different pairs of mesons appear in a primary step plus their final state interaction. These elements are part o…

Recent developments on hadron interaction and dynamically generated resonances

2013

In this talk I report on the recent developments in the subject of dynamically generated resonances. In particular I discuss the $\gamma p \to K^0 \Sigma^+$ and $\gamma n \to K^0 \Sigma^0$ reactions, with a peculiar behavior around the $K^{*0} \Lambda$ threshold, due to a $1/2^-$ resonance around 2035 MeV. Similarly, I discuss a BES experiment, $J/\psi \to \eta K^{*0} \bar K^{*0}$ decay, which provides evidence for a new $h_1$ resonance around 1830 MeV that was predicted from the vector-vector interaction. A short discussion is then made about recent advances in the charm and beauty sectors.

The KK¯π decay of the f1(1285) and its nature as a K⁎K¯−cc molecule

2015

Abstract We investigate the decay of f 1 ( 1285 ) → π K K ¯ with the assumption that the f 1 ( 1285 ) is dynamically generated from the K ⁎ K ¯ − c c interaction. In addition to the tree level diagrams that proceed via f 1 ( 1285 ) → K ⁎ K ¯ − c c → π K K ¯ , we take into account also the final state interactions of K K ¯ → K K ¯ and π K → π K . The partial decay width and mass distributions of f 1 ( 1285 ) → π K K ¯ are evaluated. We get a value for the partial decay width which, within errors, is in fair agreement with the experimental result. The contribution from the tree level diagrams is dominant, but the final state interactions have effects in the mass distributions. The predicted m…

Effects of aNcc¯*resonance with hidden charm in theπ−p→D−Σc+reaction near threshold

2015

We study the effect of a hidden charm nuclear excited state ${N}_{c\overline{c}}^{*}$ in the ${\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{D}^{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Sigma}}}_{c}^{+}$ reaction near threshold using an effective Lagrangian approach. We calculate the background contribution of the $t$ and $u$ channels by the ${D}^{*0}$ vector meson exchange and ${\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Sigma}}}_{c}^{++}$ intermediate state, respectively. We show that the consideration of a ${N}_{c\overline{c}}^{*}$ resonance provides an enhancement of the total cross section close to the reaction threshold. We also evaluate the differential cross section for different energies and w…

Photo-production of tensor mesons

2016

Assuming that the f 2 (1270), f ′2 (1525), a 2 (1320), and K * 2 (1430) resonances are dynamically generated states from the vector meson-vector meson interactions in L = 0 and spin 2, we study the γp → f 2 (1270)[f ′2 (1525)]p , γp → a 0 2 (1320)p , and γp → K * 2 (1430)Λ(Σ) reactions. For the γp → f 2 (1270)p reaction, we find that the theoretical results for the differential cross sections are in good agreement with the experimental measurements and provide support for the molecular picture of the f 2 (1270) in the first baryonic reaction where it has been tested. Furthermore, we predict also the total and differential cross sections for other reactions. The results can be tested in futu…

Tetra and pentaquarks from the molecular perspective

2019

We present results for the analysis of the B+ → J/ψϕK+ which shows the contribution of two resonances, the X(4140) and X(4160) and a cusp at the $D_s^*\bar D_s^*$ threshold tied to the molecular character of the X(4160) resonance. In the second part we present the results for the theoretical approach to the new Ωcstates from the molecular perspective. In both cases we compare with results of the LHCb collaboration.

Determination of the $\boldsymbol{��^3{\rm He}}$ threshold structure from the low energy $\boldsymbol{pd \to ��^3{\rm He}}$ reaction

2016

We analyze the data on cross sections and asymmetries for the $pd (dp) \to ��^3{\rm He}$ reaction close to threshold and look for bound states of the $��^3 {\rm He}$ system. Rather than parameterizing the scattering matrix, as is usually done, we develop a framework in which the $��^3 {\rm He}$ optical potential is the key ingredient, and its strength, together with some production parameters, are fitted to the available experimental data. The relationship of the scattering matrix to the optical potential is established using the Bethe-Salpeter equation and the $��^3 {\rm He}$ loop function incorporates the range of the interaction given by the empirical $^3 {\rm He}$ density. We find a loc…

$\bar B^0$, $B^-$ and $\bar B^0_s$ decays into $J/\psi$ and $K \bar K$ or $\pi \eta$

2015

We study the $\bar B^0_s \to J/\psi K^+ K^-$, $\bar B^0 \to J/\psi K^+ K^-$, $B^- \to J/\psi K^0 K^-$, $\bar B^0 \to J/\psi \pi^0 \eta$ and $B^- \to J/\psi \pi^- \eta$ decays and compare their mass distributions with those obtained for the $\bar B^0_s \to J/\psi \pi^+ \pi^-$ and $\bar B^0 \to J/\psi \pi^+ \pi^-$. The approach followed consist in a factorization of the weak part and the hadronization part into a factor which is common to all the processes. Then what makes the reactions different are some trivial Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix elements and the weight by which the different pairs of mesons appear in a primary step plus their final state interaction. These elements are part o…

Looking for a hidden-charm pentaquark state with strangeness $S=-1$ from $\Xi^-_b$ decay into $J/\psi K^- \Lambda$

2015

Assuming that the recently observed hidden-charm pentaquark state, $P_c(4450)$, is of molecular nature as predicted in the unitary approach, we propose to study the decay of $\Xi^-_b\rightarrow J/\psi K^- \Lambda$ to search for the strangeness counterpart of the $P_c(4450)$. There are three ingredients in the decay mechanism: the weak decay mechanism, the hadronization mechanism, and the finite state interactions in the meson-baryon system of strangeness $S=-2$ and isospin $I=1/2$ and of the $J/\psi\Lambda$. All these have been tested extensively. As a result, we provide a genuine prediction of the differential cross section where a strangeness hidden-charm pentaquark state, the counterpart…

The $K \bar K \pi$ decay of the $f_1(1285)$ and its nature as a $K^* \bar K -cc$ molecule

2015

We investigate the decay of $f_1(1285) \to \pi K \bar K$ with the assumption that the $f_1(1285)$ is dynamically generated from the $K^* \bar{K} - cc$ interaction. In addition to the tree level diagrams that proceed via $f_1(1285) \to K^* \bar{K} - cc \to \pi K \bar K$, we take into account also the final state interactions of $K \bar K \to K \bar K$ and $\pi K \to \pi K$. The partial decay width and mass distributions of $f_1(1285) \to \pi K \bar K$ are evaluated. We get a value for the partial decay width which, within errors, is in fair agreement with the experimental result. The contribution from the tree level diagrams is dominant, but the final state interactions have effects in the m…

$f_2(1810)$ as a triangle singularity

2016

We perform calculations showing that a source producing $K^* \bar{K}^*$ in $J = 2$ and $L=0$ gives rise to a triangle singularity at $1810$ MeV with a width of about $200$ MeV from the mechanism $K^* \to \pi K$ and then $K\bar{K}^*$ merging into the $a_1(1260)$ resonance. We suggest that this is the origin of the present $f_2(1810)$ resonance and propose to look at the $\pi a_1(1260)$ mode in several reactions to clarify the issue.

Role of the $\Delta^*(1940)$ in the $\pi^+ p \to K^+ \Sigma^+(1385)$ and $pp \to n K^+ \Sigma^+(1385)$ reactions

2014

The $p p \to n K^+ \Sigma^+(1385)$ reaction is a very good isospin $3/2$ filter for studying $\Delta^{++*}$ resonance decaying to $K^+\Sigma^+(1385)$. Within the effective Lagrangian method, we investigate the $\Sigma(1385)$ (spin-parity $J^P = 3/2^+$) hadronic production in the $\pi^+ p \to K^+ \Sigma^+(1385)$ and $p p \to n K^+ \Sigma^+(1385)$ reactions. For $\pi^+ p \to K^+ \Sigma^+(1385)$ reaction, in addition to the "background" contributions from $t$-channel $K^{*0}$ exchange, $u$-channel $\Lambda(1115)$ and $\Sigma^0(1193)$ exchange, we also consider the contribution from the $s$-channel $\Delta^*(1940)$ resonance, which has significant coupling to $K\Sigma(1385)$ channel. We show th…

Faddeev fixed-center approximation to the $N\bar{K}K$ system and the signature of a $N^*(1920)(1/2^+)$ state

2010

We perform a calculation for the three body $N \bar{K} K$ scattering amplitude by using the fixed center approximation to the Faddeev equations, taking the interaction between $N$ and $\bar{K}$, $N$ and $K$, and $\bar{K}$ and $K$ from the chiral unitary approach. The resonant structures show up in the modulus squared of the three body scattering amplitude and suggest that a $N\bar{K}K$ hadron state can be formed. Our results are in agreement with others obtained in previous theoretical works, which claim a new $N^*$ resonance around 1920 MeV with spin-parity $J^P=1/2^+$. The existence of these previous works allows us to test the accuracy of the fixed center approximation in the present pro…

B0→D0D¯0K0 , B+→D0D¯0K+ , and the scalar DD¯ bound state

2016

We study the B0 decay to D0D¯0K0 based on the chiral unitary approach, which generates the X(3720) resonance, and we make predictions for the D0D¯0 invariant mass distribution. From the shape of the distribution, the existence of the resonance below threshold could be induced. We also predict the rate of production of the X(3720) resonance to the D0D¯0 mass distribution with no free parameters.

The pp->p Lambda K+ and pp->p Sigma0 K+ reactions with chiral dynamics

2011

We report on a theoretical study of the pp->p Lambda K+ and pp->p Sigma0 K+ reactions near threshold using a chiral dynamical approach. The production process is described by single-pion and single-kaon exchange. The final state interactions of nucleon-hyperon, K-hyperon and K-nucleon systems are also taken into account. We show that our model leads to a fair description of the experimental data on the total cross section of the pp->p Lambda K+ and pp->p Sigma0 K+ reactions. We find that the experimental observed strong suppression of Sigma0 production compared to Lambda production at the same excess energy can be explained. However, ignorance of phases between some amplitudes does not allo…

Predictions for the $\bar B^0 \to \bar K^{*0} X (YZ)$ and $\bar B^0_s \to \phi X (YZ)$ with $X(4160), Y(3940), Z(3930)$

2015

We investigate the decay of $\bar B^0 \to \bar K^{*0} R$ and $\bar B^0_s \to \phi R$ with $R$ being the $X(4160)$, $Y(3940)$, $Z(3930)$ resonances. Under the assumption that these states are dynamically generated from the vector-vector interaction, as has been concluded from several theoretical studies, we use a reaction mechanism of quark production at the elementary level, followed by hadronization of one final $q \bar q$ pair into two vectors and posterior final state interaction of this pair of vector mesons to produce the resonances. With this procedure we are able to predict five ratios for these decays, which are closely linked to the dynamical nature of these states, and also predic…

$B^0 \to D^0 \bar D^0 K^0$, $B^+ \to D^0 \bar D^0 K^+$ and the scalar $D \bar D$ bound state

2015

We study the $B^0$ decay to $D^0 \bar D^0 K^0$ based on the chiral unitary model that generates the X(3720) resonance, and make predictions for the $D^0 \bar D^0$ invariant mass distribution. From the shape of the distribution, the existence of the resonance below threshold could be induced. We also predict the rate of production of the X(3720) resonance to the $D^0 \bar D^0$ mass distribution with no free parameters.

Role of the $f_1(1285)$ state in the $J/\psi \to \phi \bar{K} K^*$ and $J/\psi \to \phi f_1(1285)$ decays

2015

We study the role of the $f_1(1285)$ resonance in the decays of $J/\psi \to \phi \bar{K} K^*$ and $J/\psi \to \phi f_1(1285)$. The theoretical approach is based on the results of chiral unitary theory where the $f_1(1285)$ resonance is dynamically generated from the $K^* \bar{K} - c.c.$ interaction. In order to further test the dynamical nature of the $f_1(1285)$ state, we investigate the $J/\psi \to \phi \bar{K} K^*$ decay close to the $\bar{K} K^*$ threshold and make predictions for the ratio of the invariant mass distributions of the $J/\psi \to \phi \bar{K} K^*$ decay and the $J/\psi \to \phi f_1(1285)$ partial decay width with all the parameters of the mechanism fixed in previous studi…

Determination of the $\boldsymbol{\eta ^3{\rm He}}$ threshold structure from the low energy $\boldsymbol{pd \to \eta ^3{\rm He}}$ reaction

2016

We analyze the data on cross sections and asymmetries for the $pd (dp) \to \eta ^3{\rm He}$ reaction close to threshold and look for bound states of the $\eta ^3 {\rm He}$ system. Rather than parameterizing the scattering matrix, as is usually done, we develop a framework in which the $\eta ^3 {\rm He}$ optical potential is the key ingredient, and its strength, together with some production parameters, are fitted to the available experimental data. The relationship of the scattering matrix to the optical potential is established using the Bethe-Salpeter equation and the $\eta ^3 {\rm He}$ loop function incorporates the range of the interaction given by the empirical $^3 {\rm He}$ density. W…

The low lying scalar resonances in the D0 decays into K0s and f0(500), f0(980), a0(980)

2014

The $D^0$ decay into $K^0_s$ and a scalar resonance, $f_0(500)$, $f_0(980)$, $a_0(980)$, is studied obtaining the scalar resonances from final state interaction of a pair of mesons produced in a first step in the $D^0$ decay into $K^0_s$ and the pair of pseudoscalar mesons. This weak decay is very appropriate for this kind of study because it allows to produce the three resonances in the same decay in a process that is Cabibbo allowed, hence the rates obtained are large compared to those of $\bar{B}^0$ decays into $J/\psi$ and a scalar meson that have at least one Cabibbo suppressed vertex. Concretely the $a_0(980)$ production is Cabibbo allowed here, while it cannot be seen in the $\bar{B}…

Looking for a hidden-charm pentaquark state with strangeness $S=-1$ from $��^-_b$ decay into $J/��K^- ��$

2015

Assuming that the recently observed hidden-charm pentaquark state, $P_c(4450)$, is of molecular nature as predicted in the unitary approach, we propose to study the decay of $��^-_b\rightarrow J/��K^- ��$ to search for the strangeness counterpart of the $P_c(4450)$. There are three ingredients in the decay mechanism: the weak decay mechanism, the hadronization mechanism, and the finite state interactions in the meson-baryon system of strangeness $S=-2$ and isospin $I=1/2$ and of the $J/����$. All these have been tested extensively. As a result, we provide a genuine prediction of the differential cross section where a strangeness hidden-charm pentaquark state, the counterpart of the $P_c(445…

Signature of an $h_1$ state in the $J/\psi \to \eta h_1 \to \eta K^{*0}\bar{K}^{*0}$ decay

2013

The BES data on the $J/\psi \to \eta K^{*0}\bar{K}^{*0}$ reaction show a clear enhancement in the $K^{*0}\bar{K}^{*0}$ mass distribution close to the threshold of this channel. Such an enhancement is usually a signature of a L=0 resonance around threshold, which in this case would correspond to an $h_1$ state with quantum numbers $I^G(J^{PC})=0^-(1^{+-})$. A state around $1800\ \text{MeV}$ results from the interaction of the $K^* \bar{K}^*$ using the local hidden gauge approach. We show that the peak observed in $J/\psi \to \eta K^{*0}\bar{K}^{*0}$ naturally comes from the creation of this $h_1$ state with mass and width around $1830\ \text{MeV}$ and $110\ \text{MeV}$, respectively. A secon…

$\bar B^0$ decay into $D^0$ and $f_0(500)$, $f_0(980)$, $a_0(980)$, $\rho$ and $\bar B^0_s$ decay into $D^0$ and $\kappa(800)$, $K^{*0}$

2014

We make predictions for ratios of branching fractions of $\bar B^0$ decays into $D^0$ and the scalar mesons $f_0(500)$, $f_0(980)$, $a_0(980)$, plus $\bar B^0_s$ decay into $D^0$ and $\kappa(800)$. We also compare the $\pi^+ \pi^-$ production in the scalar channel with that observed in the $\rho$ channel and make predictions for the $\bar B^0_s$ decay into $D^0$ and $K^*(892)$, comparing the strength of this channel with that of $\kappa(800)$ production. The work is based on results of the chiral unitary approach where the scalar resonances are generated from the pseudoscalar-pseudoscalar interaction. Up to an arbitrary normalization, the mass distributions and rates for decays into the sca…

Re-analysis of the $\Lambda(1520)$ photoproduction reaction

2013

Based on previous studies that support the important role of the $N^*(2120) D_{13}$ resonance in the $\gamma p \to K^+ \Lambda(1520)$ reaction, we make a re-analysis of this $\Lambda(1520)$ photoproduction reaction taking into account the recent CLAS differential cross-section data. In addition to the contact, $t-$channel $\bar K$ exchange, $s-$channel nucleon pole and $N^*(2120)$ [previously called $N^*(2080)$] resonance contributions, which have been already considered in previous works, we also study the $u-$channel $\Lambda(1115)$ hyperon pole term. The latter mechanism has always been ignored in all theoretical analysis, which has mostly relied on the very forward $K^+$ angular LEPS da…

Plausible explanation of the $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(2000)$ puzzle

2011

From a Faddeev calculation for the $\pi-(\Delta\rho)_{N_{5/2^{-}}(1675)}$ system we show the plausible existence of three dynamically generated $I(J^{P})=3/2 (5/2^{+})$ baryon states below 2.3 GeV whereas only two resonances, $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(1905)(\ast\ast\ast\ast)$ and $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(2000)(\ast\ast),$ are cataloged in the Particle Data Book Review. Our results give theoretical support to data analyses extracting two distinctive resonances, $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(\sim1740)$ and $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(\sim2200),$ from which the mass of $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(2000)(\ast\ast)$ is estimated. We propose that these two resonances should be cataloged instead of $\Delta_{5/2^{+}}(2000).$ This proposal gets f…

The $K \bar K ��$ decay of the $f_1(1285)$ and its nature as a $K^* \bar K -cc$ molecule

2015

We investigate the decay of $f_1(1285) \to ��K \bar K$ with the assumption that the $f_1(1285)$ is dynamically generated from the $K^* \bar{K} - cc$ interaction. In addition to the tree level diagrams that proceed via $f_1(1285) \to K^* \bar{K} - cc \to ��K \bar K$, we take into account also the final state interactions of $K \bar K \to K \bar K$ and $��K \to ��K$. The partial decay width and mass distributions of $f_1(1285) \to ��K \bar K$ are evaluated. We get a value for the partial decay width which, within errors, is in fair agreement with the experimental result. The contribution from the tree level diagrams is dominant, but the final state interactions have effects in the mass distri…

$��_{c0}(1P)$ decay into $\bar��~����$ in search of an $I=1$, $1/2^-$ baryon state around $\bar K N$ threshold

2015

We present the theoretical study of the process $��_{c0}(1P)\to\bar������$ decay, by taking into account the $����$ and $��\bar��$ final state interactions of the final meson-baryon pair based on the chiral unitary approach. We show that the process filters the isospin $I=1$ in the $����$ channel and offers a reaction to test the existence of an $I=1$ state with strangeness $S=-1$ and spin-parity $J^p=1/2^-$ around the $\bar KN$ threshold predicted by some theories and supported by some experiments.

Photoproduction of the $f'_2(1525)$ and $K^*_2(1430)$

2015

Assuming that the $f'_2(1525)$ and $K^*_2(1430)$ resonances are dynamically generated states from the vector meson-vector meson interactions in $S$-wave with spin $S=2$, we study the $\gamma p \to f'_2(1525) p$ and $\gamma p \to K^*_2(1430) \Lambda (\Sigma)$ reactions. These reactions proceed in the following way: the incoming photon first mutates into a $\rho^0$, $\omega$, or $\phi$ meson via vector meson dominance, which then interacts with the $\rho^0$, $\omega$ or $K^*$ emitted by the incoming proton to form the tensor mesons $f'_2(1525)$ and $K^*_2(1430)$. The picture is simple and has no free parameters, as all the parameters of the mechanism have been fixed in previous studies. We pr…

$\bar{B}^0$ and $\bar{B}^0_s$ decays into $J/\psi$ and $f_0(1370),~f_0(1710),~f_2(1270),~f'_2(1525),~K^*_2(1430)$

2014

We make predictions for the ratios of branching fractions of ${\bar B}^0$ and ${\bar B}^0_s$ decays into $J/\psi$ and the scalar mesons $f_0(1370),~f_0(1710)$ or tensor mesons $f_2(1270),~f'_2(1525),~K^*_2(1430)$. The theoretical approach is based on results of chiral unitary theory where these resonances are shown to be generated from the vector meson-vector meson interaction. Eight independent ratios can be predicted and comparison is made with the recent data on $\bar{B}^0_s$ decay into $J/\psi f'_2(1525)$ versus the $\bar{B}^0_s$ decay into $J/\psi f_2(1270)$.

The low lying scalar resonances in the D 0 decays into Ks0 and f 0 (500), f 0 (980), a 0 (980)

2015

The D0 decay into Ks0 and a scalar resonance, f0(500) , f0(980) , a0(980) , are studied obtaining the scalar resonances from final state interaction of a pair of mesons produced in a first step in the D0 decay into Ks0 and the pair of pseudoscalar mesons. This weak decay is very appropriate for this kind of study because it allows to produce the three resonances in the same decay in a process that is Cabibbo-allowed, hence the rates obtained are large compared to those of B¯0 decays into J/ψ and a scalar meson that have at least one Cabibbo-suppressed vertex. Concretely the a0(980) production is Cabibbo-allowed here, while it cannot be seen in the B¯s0 decay into J/ψa0(980) and is doubly Ca…

Photoproduction of the $f'_2(1525)$ and $K^*_2(1430)$

2015

Assuming that the $f'_2(1525)$ and $K^*_2(1430)$ resonances are dynamically generated states from the vector meson-vector meson interactions in $S$-wave with spin $S=2$, we study the $��p \to f'_2(1525) p$ and $��p \to K^*_2(1430) ��(��)$ reactions. These reactions proceed in the following way: the incoming photon first mutates into a $��^0$, $��$, or $��$ meson via vector meson dominance, which then interacts with the $��^0$, $��$ or $K^*$ emitted by the incoming proton to form the tensor mesons $f'_2(1525)$ and $K^*_2(1430)$. The picture is simple and has no free parameters, as all the parameters of the mechanism have been fixed in previous studies. We predict the differential and total c…

$\chi_{c0}(1P)$ decay into $\bar\Sigma~\Sigma\pi$ in search of an $I=1$, $1/2^-$ baryon state around $\bar K N$ threshold

2015

We present the theoretical study of the process $\chi_{c0}(1P)\to\bar\Sigma\Sigma\pi $ decay, by taking into account the $\pi\Sigma$ and $\pi\bar\Sigma$ final state interactions of the final meson-baryon pair based on the chiral unitary approach. We show that the process filters the isospin $I=1$ in the $\pi\Sigma$ channel and offers a reaction to test the existence of an $I=1$ state with strangeness $S=-1$ and spin-parity $J^p=1/2^-$ around the $\bar KN$ threshold predicted by some theories and supported by some experiments.

Regge signatures from forward CLAS $\Lambda(1520)$ photoproduction data

2014

The $\gamma p \to K^+ \Lambda(1520)$ reaction mechanism is investigated within a Regge--effective Lagrangian hybrid approach based on our previous study of this reaction [Physical Review C89, 015203 (2014)]. Near threshold and for large $K^+$ angles, both the CLAS and LEPS data can be successfully described by considering the contributions from the contact, $t$-channel $\bar K$ exchange, $u$-channel $\Lambda(1115)$ hyperon pole, and the $s$-channel nucleon pole and $N^*(2120)$ resonance contributions. However, for higher energies and forward $K^+$ angles, systematic discrepancies with data appear, which hint the possible existence of sizable quark-gluon string mechanism effects. We show how…

Resonance interpretation of the bump structure in the $\gamma p \to K^+ \Lambda(1520)$ differential cross section

2011

We investigate the $\Lambda(1520)$ photoproduction in the $\vec{\gamma} p \to K^+ \Lambda(1520)$ reaction within the effective Lagrangian method near threshold. In addition to the "background" contributions from the contact, $t-$channel $K$ exchange, and $s-$channel nucleon pole terms, which were already considered in previous works, the contribution from the nucleon resonance $N^*(2080)$ (spin-parity $J^P = 3/2^-$) is also considered. We show that the inclusion of the nucleon resonance $N^*(2080)$ leads to a fairly good description of the new LEPS differential cross-section data, and that these measurements can be used to determine some of the properties of this latter resonance.

$\bar K$ induced formation of the $f_0(980)$ and $a_0(980)$ resonances on proton targets

2015

We perform a calculation of the cross section for nine reactions induced by $\bar K$ scattering on protons. The reactions studied are $K^-p \to \Lambda \pi^+ \pi^-$, $K^-p \to \Sigma^0 \pi^+ \pi^-$, $K^-p \to \Lambda \pi^0 \eta$, $K^-p \to \Sigma^0 \pi^0 \eta$, $K^-p \to \Sigma^+ \pi^- \eta$, $\bar K^0 p \to \Lambda \pi^+ \eta$, $\bar K^0 p \to \Sigma^0 \pi^+ \eta$, $\bar K^0 p \to \Sigma^+ \pi^+ \pi^-$, $\bar K^0 p \to \Sigma^+ \pi^0 \eta$. We find that in the reactions producing $\pi^+ \pi^-$ a clear peak for the $f_0(980)$ resonance is found, while no trace of $f_0(500)$ appears. Similarly, in the cases of $\pi \eta$ production a strong peak is found for the $a_0(980)$ resonance, with th…

Hidden charm pentaquark and $\Lambda(1405)$ in the $\Lambda^0_b \to \eta_c K^- p (\pi \Sigma)$ reaction

2017

We have performed a study of the $\Lambda^0_b \to \eta_c K^- p$ and $\Lambda^0_b \to \eta_c \pi \Sigma$ reactions based on the dominant Cabibbo favored weak decay mechanism. We show that the $K^- p$ produced only couples to $\Lambda^*$ states, not $\Sigma^*$ and that the $\pi \Sigma$ state is only generated from final state interaction of $\bar{K}N$ and $\eta \Lambda$ channels which are produced in a primary stage. This guarantees that the $\pi \Sigma$ state is generated in isospin $I=0$ and we see that the invariant mass produces a clean signal for the $\Lambda(1405)$ of higher mass at $1420$ MeV. We also study the $\eta_c p$ final state interaction, which is driven by the excitation of a …

B¯0 , B- and B¯s0 decays into J/ψ and KK¯ or πη

2015

We study the B¯s0→J/ψK+K- , B¯0→J/ψK+K- , B-→J/ψK0K- , B¯0→J/ψπ0η and B-→J/ψπ-η decays and compare their mass distributions with those obtained for the B¯s0→J/ψπ+π- and B¯0→J/ψπ+π- . The approach followed consist in a factorization of the weak part and the hadronization part into a factor which is common to all the processes. Then what makes the reactions different are some trivial Cabibbo–Kobayashi–Maskawa matrix elements and the weight by which the different pairs of mesons appear in a primary step plus their final state interaction. These elements are part of the theory and thus, up to a global normalization factor, all the invariant mass distributions are predicted with no free paramete…

Study of the $f_2(1270)$, $f'_2(1525)$, $\bar{K}^*_{2}(1430)$, $f_0(1370)$ and $f_0(1710)$ production from $\psi (nS)$ and $\Upsilon (nS)$ decays

2015

Based on previous studies that support the important role of the $f_2(1270)$, $f'_2(1525)$, and $\bar{K}^{*}_{2}(1430)$ resonances in the $J/\psi [\psi(2S)] \to \phi (\omega) VV$ decays, we make an analysis of the analogous decays of $\Upsilon (1S)$ and $\Upsilon (2S)$, taking into account recent experimental data. In addition, we study the $J/\psi$ and $\psi(2S)$ radiative decays and we also made predictions for the radiative decay of $\Upsilon(1S)$ and $\Upsilon(2S)$ into $\gamma f_2(1270)$, $\gamma f'_2(1525)$, $\gamma f_0(1370)$ and $\gamma f_0(1710)$, comparing with the recent results of a CLEO experiment. We can compare our results for ratios of decay rates with eight experimental rat…