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Correlated $\Lambda d$ pairs from the $K^{-}_{stop} A \to \Lambda d A'$ reaction

Nuclear Experiment 2019-08-13 v1

Abstract

Correlated Λd\Lambda d pairs emitted after the absorption of negative kaons at rest KstopAΛdAK^{-}_{stop}A\to \Lambda d A' in light nuclei 6Li^6Li and 12C^{12}C are studied. Λ\Lambda-hyperons and deuterons are found to be preferentially emitted in opposite directions. The Λd\Lambda d invariant mass spectrum of 6Li^6Li shows a bump whose mass is 3251±\pm6 MeV/c2^2. The bump mass (binding energy), width and yield are reported. The appearance of a bump is discussed in the realm of the [Kˉ3N\bar{K}3N] clustering process in nuclei. The experiment was performed with the FINUDA spectrometer at DAΦ\PhiNE (LNF).

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@article{arxiv.0708.3614,
  title  = {Correlated $\Lambda d$ pairs from the $K^{-}_{stop} A \to \Lambda d A'$ reaction},
  author = {M. Agnello},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0708.3614},
  year   = {2019}
}

Comments

13 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in Phys. Lett. B

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