Published August 17, 2007 | Version v1
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Lightest Scalar in the SUL(2)xSUR(2) Linear σ Model

  • 1. Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Sobolev Institute for Mathematics, Novosibirsk, 630090 (Russian Federation)

Description

We consider the lightest scalar meson in the frame of the SUL(2)xSUR(2) linear σ model, keeping in mind that this model could be the low energy realization of two-flavor QCD. We show that the σ field is described by its four-quark component at least in the σ resonance energy (virtuality) region and the σ→γγ decay is the four-quark transition. We emphasize that residues of the σ pole in the ππ→ππ and γγ→ππ amplitudes do not give an idea about the σ meson nature, and the progress in studying the σ meson production mechanisms in different processes could essentially further us in understanding its nature

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Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
99
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 072001-072001.4
ISSN
0031-9007
CODEN
PRLTAO

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(c) 2007 The American Physical Society