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A Search for Sigma50, N50 and Theta++ Pentaquark States

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A high-resolution (σinstr. = 1.5 MeV) search for narrow states (Λ < 10 MeV) with masses of Mx ∼ 1500-1850 MeV in ep → e' K+ X, e' K- X and e' π+ X electroproduction at small angles and low Q2 was performed. These states would be candidate partner states of the reported Θ+(1540) pentaquark. No statistically significant signal was observed in any of the channels at 90% C.L. Upper limits on forward production were determined to be between 0.7% and 4.2% of the Λ(1520) production cross section, depending on the channel and the assumed mass and width of the state.

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Report number
JLAB-PHY--06-537

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
38005777
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CROSS SECTIONS; DETECTION; ELECTRON-POSITRON COLLISIONS; ELECTROPRODUCTION; LAMBDA-1520 BARYONS; QUARKS
Descriptors DEC
BARYONS; BASIC INTERACTIONS; COLLISIONS; ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERACTIONS; ELECTRON COLLISIONS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; HADRONS; HYPERONS; INTERACTIONS; LAMBDA BARYONS; PARTICLE INTERACTIONS; PARTICLE PRODUCTION; POSITRON COLLISIONS; STRANGE PARTICLES

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