Narrow deeply bound $K^-$ atomic states
Nuclear Theory
2009-10-31 v2
Abstract
Using optical potentials fitted to a comprehensive set of strong interaction level shifts and widths in atoms, we predict that the atomic levels which are inaccessible in the atomic cascade process are generally narrow, spanning a range of widths about 50 - 1500 keV over the entire periodic table. The mechanism for this narrowing is different from the mechanism for narrowing of pionic atom levels. Examples of such `deeply bound' atomic states are given, showing that in many cases these states should be reasonably well resolved. Several reactions which could be used to form these `deeply bound' states are mentioned. Narrow deeply bound states are expected also in atoms.
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@article{arxiv.nucl-th/9902036,
title = {Narrow deeply bound $K^-$ atomic states},
author = {E. Friedman and A. Gal},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:nucl-th/9902036},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
Revised, Phys. Lett B. in press