Abstract
The Σ(1385) resonance, or Σ*, is well known as part of the standard baryon decuplet with spin J=32. Measurements of the reaction γp→K+Σ*0 are difficult to extract due to overlap with the nearby Λ(1405) resonance. However, the reaction γn→K+Σ *- has no overlap with the Λ(1405) due to its charge. Here we report the first measurement of cross sections and beam asymmetries for photoproduction of the Σ*- from a deuteron target. The cross sections at forward angles range from 0.4 to 1.2μb, with a broad maximum near Eγ 1.8GeV. The beam asymmetries are negative, in contrast with positive values for the γn→K+Σ- reaction.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 012501 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Jan 5 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy