Published August 1, 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Is X(3872) a molecule?

  • 1. Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, University of Oxford, 1 Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3NP (United Kingdom)

Description

We show that the literature on pion exchange between charm and bottom mesons is inconsistent. We derive the formalism explicitly, expose differences between papers in the literature, and clarify the implications. We show that the X(3872) can be a bound state but that results are very sensitive to a poorly constrained parameter. We confirm that bound states in the BB sector are possible. The circumstances whereby exotic combinations can bind with cc or bb quantum numbers are explored.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
78
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 034007-034007.12
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDAQ

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41001940
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
BEAUTY MESONS; BEAUTY PARTICLES; BOUND STATE; CHARM PARTICLES; CHARMED MESONS; PIONS; QUANTUM NUMBERS
Descriptors DEC
BEAUTY PARTICLES; BOSONS; CHARM PARTICLES; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; HADRONS; MESONS; PSEUDOSCALAR MESONS

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