Related papers: Exclusive \gamma*\gamma processes
We generalize our previous model for $\gamma^* p$ scattering to $\gamma \gamma$ scattering. Performing a new simultaneous fit to $\gamma^* p$ and $\gamma \gamma$ total cross section we find an optimal set of parameters to describe both…
$\gamma (p,K^0)\Sigma^+$ cross section was measured at the CBELSA/TAPS experiment at the ELSA electron stretcher facility. A cusp-like structure was apparent near the $K^*$ production threshold, where the cross section reduced by a factor…
We give an introduction to and a short overview of light meson form factors. We first discuss the classical picture and how it then fits in with amplitudes in quantum field theory. We give a short overview of the main theoretical methods…
Dalitz decays of $\omega$ and $\rho$ mesons, $\omega\to \pi^0\gamma^*\to\pi^0 e^+e^-$ and $\rho^0\to \pi^0\gamma^*\to\pi^0 e^+e^-$, produced in $pp$ collisions are calculated within a covariant effective meson-nucleon theory. We argue that…
We calculate the leading-order perturbative contribution to $\gamma p \to M_{V} p$, with $M_V$ being a $\Phi$ or $J/\Psi$ meson, in the kinematic region of large energy and scattering angle.
The production of pseudo scalar, Eeta, Eta-prime, and vector, Omega, Rho, Phi, mesons in NN collisions at threshold-near energies is analyzed within a covariant effective meson-nucleon theory. It is shown that a good description of cross…
The process gamma* gamma -> sigma is investigated in the framework of the SU(2)xSU(2) chiral NJL model. The form factor of the process is derived for arbitrary virtuality of gamma* in the Euclidean kinematic domain. The asymptotic behaviour…
The $\pi^0$, $\eta$, and $\eta^\prime$ transition form factors in the space-like region are analyzed at low and intermediate energies in a model-independent way through the use of rational approximants. Slope and curvature parameters as…
The $\eta$ and $\eta^\prime$ transition form factors in the space-like region are analyzed at low and intermediate energies in a model-independent way through the use of rational approximants. The slope and curvature parameters of the form…
We perform a QCD analysis of exclusive two-meson production in gamma* gamma collisions in the kinematical domain of large photon virtuality Q^2 and small hadronic invariant mass W^2. In these kinematics the amplitude factorizes into a…
We illustrate the progress of covariant QCD phenomenology for the description of meson coupling constants and form factors. As examples, we discuss the $\rho\pi\pi$ and $\gamma \pi\rho$ interactions, the $\rho$ contribution to the pion…
The $\pi^0 \gamma\gamma$ vertex for virtual photons of squared masses $q_1^2$ and $q_2^2$ plays a vital r\^ole in several physical processes; for example for $q_1^2<0$, $q_2^2<0$, in the two-photon physics reaction $e^+ e^-\to e^+ e^-…
The form factor for the anomalous process gamma pi^+ -> pi^+ pi^0, which is presently being measured at CEBAF, is calculated in the Schwinger-Dyson approach in conjunction with an impulse approximation. The form factors obtained by us are…
We consider the light-front holographic QCD with the light-front wave functions for mesons, modified for massive quarks. We evaluate the wave functions, distribution amplitudes, and form factors for $\pi$, $\rho$, $K$, and $J/\psi$ mesons…
We study the reactions e+e- --> e+e- eta (eta') in the single-tag mode and measure the gamma gamma* --> eta (eta') transition form factors in the momentum transfer range from 4 to 40 GeV^2. The analysis is based on 469 fb-1 of integrated…
The composition of the eta and eta' mesons has long been a source of discussion and is of current interest with new experimental results appearing. We investigate what can be learnt from a number of different processes: V to P gamma and P…
The differential cross-section for the process e+e- -> \gamma\gamma is calculated assuming the presence of excited electrons with a chiral magnetic coupling. This calculation permits constraining the excited electron coupling using the same…
The radiative decays of the pseudoscalar mesons $P=(\pi^0,\eta,\eta')$ are of special interest as they provide an experimental window on the electromagnetic and colour chiral $U_A(1)$ anomalies. $\pi^0\to\gamma\gamma$ is well described by…
The spin and flavor symmetries of the heavy quark effective theory are employed to discuss the exclusive cross sections for pair production of heavy mesons in photon-photon collision. The ratios of the exclusive cross sections for heavy…
Using the CLEO-II detector, we have studied the exclusive two-photon production of the light pseudoscalar mesons in a single tagged mode. We report on a preliminary measurement of the $\pi^0$, $\eta$ and $\eta^{\prime}$ electromagnetic form…