Published December 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

A search for K-p → Λγ and K-p → Σ0γ at rest

  • 1. Birmingham Univ. (UK). Dept. of Physics
  • 2. Science Research Council, Chilton (UK). Rutherford Lab.
  • 3. Surrey Univ., Guildford (UK). Dept. of Physics

Description

A search has been made for photons from the reactions K-p → Λγ and K-p → Σ0γ produced by K-stopping in a liquid hydrogen target. No signal from these reactions was found; upper limits on the branching ratios are K-p → Λγ/K-p → anything <= 4 x 10-4, K-p → Σ0γ/K-p → anything <= 4 x 10-3. The first of these is in conflict with a theoretical prediction using recent values for coupling constants and scattering amplitudes. This may reflect the influence of the Λ(1405) on the radiative capture. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Nucl. Phys., B
Journal Volume
160
Journal Issue
2
Series
Nucl. Phys., B.
Journal Page Range
492-500
ISSN
0029-5582