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Measurements of the lightest hypernucleus ($\mathrm{^3_{\Lambda}H}$): progress and perspective

Nuclear Experiment 2023-11-17 v1 Nuclear Theory

Abstract

The hyperon-nucleon (YY-NN) interaction is important for the description of the equation-of-state of high baryon density matter. Hypernuclei, the cluster object of nucleons and hyperons, serve as cornerstones of a full understanding of the YY-NN interaction. Recent measurements of the lightest known hypernucleus, the hypertriton's (Λ3H\mathrm{^3_{\Lambda}H}) and anti-hypertriton's (Λˉ3Hˉ\mathrm{^3_{\bar{\Lambda}}\bar{H}}) lifetime, mass and Λ\Lambda separation energy have attracted interests on the subject. Its cross section and collective flow parameters have also been measured in heavy-ion collisions, which have revealed new features on its production mechanism. In this article we summarise recent measurements of Λ3H\mathrm{^3_{\Lambda}H}, focusing on the heavy-ion collisions. We will discuss their implications for the Λ3H\mathrm{^3_{\Lambda}H} properties and the constrains on the YY-NN interaction models.

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@article{arxiv.2311.09877,
  title  = {Measurements of the lightest hypernucleus ($\mathrm{^3_{\Lambda}H}$): progress and perspective},
  author = {Jinhui Chen and Xin Dong and Yu-Gang Ma and Zhangbu Xu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2311.09877},
  year   = {2023}
}

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12 pages, 10 figures, mini-review for Sci Bulletin

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