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Measurement of the photon structure function F2 (gamma) in the reaction e+ e- ---> e+ e- + hadrons at LEP

The OPAL collaboration Akers, R. ; Alexander, G. ; Allison, John ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 61 (1994) 199-208, 1994.
Inspire Record 358863 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.48474

We present measurements of the hadronic photon structure functionF2γ(x), in twoQ2 ranges with mean values of 5.9 GeV2 and 14.7 GeV2. The data were taken by the OPAL experiment at LEP, with\(\sqrt s\) close to theZ0 mass and correspond to an integratede+e− luminosity of 44.8 pb−1. In the context of a QCD-based model we find the quark transverse momentum cutoff separating the vector meson dominance (VMD) and perturbative QCD regions to be 0.27±0.10 GeV. We confirm that there is a significant pointlike component of the photon when the probe photon hasQ2>4 GeV2. Our measurements extend to lower values ofx than any previous experiment, and no increase ofF2γ(x) is observed.

2 data tables

Additional overall systematic error 5.9% not included.

Additional overall systematic error 5.9% not included.


Total cross-section of two photon production of hadrons

Baru, S.E. ; Beilin, M.V. ; Blinov, A.E. ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 53 (1992) 219-224, 1992.
Inspire Record 33675 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.14767

The total cross section for γγ→hadrons was measured as a function of the invariant massW of the system (1.25 to 4.25 GeV) at thee+e−-collider VEPP-4 with the detector MD-1. For the first time the data were obtained by detecting both scattered leptons with almost zero emission angles. The mean squared four momentum transfer 〈q2〉 is −0.005 GeV2, the rmsW resolution is 100–250 MeV. The data on the mean charged multiplicity 〈nC〉 are well described by the function 〈nC〉=(1.62 ±0.37)+(1.83±0.45)·ln(W(GeV)). TheW dependence of the total cross section is consistent with the theoretical prediction σ(nb)=240+270/W(GeV).

2 data tables

No description provided.

No description provided.


Measurement and analysis of the reaction gamma gamma ---> 3 pi+ 3 pi-

The JADE collaboration Pust, R. ; Olsson, J. ; Allison, J. ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 51 (1991) 531-540, 1991.
Inspire Record 314005 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.14926

The reactionγγ→3π+3π- has been studied usig the JADE detector at PETRA. The topological cross sectionσ(γγ→3π+3π-) was measured in the CM energy range 1.5–5.5 GeV. The production ofρ0,s was observed and the average number ofρ0,s per event measured. The contributions of the subprocessesγγ→ρ02π+2π-,γγ→ρ0ρ0π+2π- andγγ→ 3π+3π- (phase space) were studied and 95% C.L. upper limits for the cross sectionσ(γγ→ρ0ρ0π+π- determined. Finally the Bose-Einstein correlation for pairs of like signed pions was observed. A fit to a standard parametrization gave results consistent with other studies of this effect in pion systems.

4 data tables

Topological cross section.

Fractions of events for different final states resulting from the extended liklihood fit using incoherent weights.

Fractions of events for different final states resulting from the extended liklihood fit using coherent weights.

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Measurement of two photon production of rho0 omega

The JADE collaboration Wegner, A. ; Olsson, J. ; Allison, J. ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 48 (1990) 393-400, 1990.
Inspire Record 297909 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.15125

The reaction γγ→π+π-π+π-π0 has been studied using the JADE detector at PETRA. The cross sections for γγ→ωπ+- and for γγ→ωρ0- are given. We observe no peak in these cross sections in the regionWγγ=1.9–2.0 GeV.

1 data table

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Measurement of Resonance Productions in the Reactions $\gamma \gamma \to \pi^0 \pi^0$ and $\gamma \gamma \to \pi^0 \eta$

The JADE collaboration Oest, T. ; Olsson, J. ; Allison, J. ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 47 (1990) 343-352, 1990.
Inspire Record 295180 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.15242

Resonance production in the γγ reactionse+e−→e+e+e−π0π0 ande+e−π0η has been studied with the JADE detector at PETRA. The decay widths into γγ of thef2(1270),a0(980) anda2(1320) were measured to be\(\Gamma _{\gamma \gamma } (f_2 (1270)) = 3.19 \pm 0.09_{ - 0.38}^{ + 0.22} \) Kev,Γλλ(a0(980))=0.28±0.04±0.10 KeV/BR(a0(980)→π0η) andΓλλ(a2(1320))=1.01±0.14±0.22KeV. For thef0(975) andf4(2050) upper limits of the widths were obtained,Γλλ(f0(975))<0.6 KeV, andΓλλ(f4(2050))<1.1 KeV, both at the 95% C.L. Assuming that the spin 0 background under thef2(1270) is small, thef2(1270) was found to be produced exclusively in a helicity 2 state. The helicity 0 contribution is <15% at the 95% C.L. The cross section forλλ→π0π0 in the mass range 2.0–3.5 GeV/c2 was measured for the first time. Since the cross section forλλ→π+π− is a factor ∼2 larger, ππ production in this range can be interpreted as taking place via isospin 0 production.

6 data tables

Cross section for ABS(COS(THETA*)) < 0.3.

Cross section under assumptions of spin 2, helicity 2 production.

Cross section under assumption of spin 0 production.

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First Observation of $\gamma \gamma \to K^*0 \bar{K}^*$0

The ARGUS collaboration Albrecht, H. ; Andam, A.A. ; Binder, U. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 198 (1987) 255-260, 1987.
Inspire Record 248680 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.30080

The final state K + K − π + π − has been studied in γγ interactions using the ARGUS detector at the e + e − storage ring DORIS II at DESY. Production of the vector meson pair K ∗0 (892) K ∗0 (892) is observed for the first time. The cross section for K + K − π + π − , K ∗0 K − π + +c.c. and K ∗0 K ∗0 are all found to be of the order of a few nb. In the W γγ range accessible, a mean upper limit of 0.5 nb at 95% CL is derived for φϱ 0 production.

6 data tables

TOPOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION.

(K*0 K*BAR0) cross section.

(K*0 K- PI+ + CC) CROSS SECTION WITH (K*0 K*BAR0) REMOVED.

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First Observation of $\gamma \gamma \to \omega \rho^0$

The ARGUS collaboration Albrecht, H. ; Andam, A.A. ; Binder, U. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 196 (1987) 101, 1987.
Inspire Record 247567 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.30104

The reaction γγ → 2 π + 2 π − π 0 has been studied using the the ARGUS detector at the e + e − storage ring DORIS II at DESY. The production of the vector-meson pair ωϱ 0 is observed for the first time. The cross section for γγ → ωϱ 0 and the topological cross section for γγ → 2 π + 2 π − π 0 are given. The angular distribution in ωϱ 0 events do not indicate any specific dominant spin-parity; they are consistent with isotropic production and decay of the ω and ϱ 0 mesons over the available W γγ range.

2 data tables

Topological cross section.

OMEGA RHO0 Production cross section.


First Observation of $\gamma \gamma \to \omega \omega$

The ARGUS collaboration Albrecht, H. ; Andam, A.A. ; Binder, U. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 198 (1987) 577-582, 1987.
Inspire Record 247566 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.30070

The reaction γγ → 2 π + 2 π − 2 π 0 has been studied using the ARGUS detector at the e + e − storage ring DORIS II at DESY. Production of ω mesons is observed and, in particular, the reaction γγ → ωω is seen for the first time. The cross section for γγ → ωω has an enhancement at ∼ 1.9 GeV/ c 2 of about 10 nb. The cross sections for γγ → 2 π + 2 π − 2 π 0 and γγ → ωπ + π − π 0 are also given.

3 data tables

Topological cross section. 14 pct systematic uncertainty not included.

Cross section for (omega omega) production. Additional 25 pct systematic error not included.

Cross section for (omega pi+ pi- pi0) where (omega omega) events have been removed. Additional 15 pct systematic error not included.


Exclusive Production of Proton Anti-proton Pairs in Photon-photon Collisions

The JADE collaboration Bartel, W. ; Becker, L. ; Cords, D. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 174 (1986) 350-356, 1986.
Inspire Record 231554 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.30246

Total and differential cross sections for exclusive production of proton-antiproton pairs in photon-photon collisions have been measured using the JADE detector at PETRA. The total cross section in the CM angular |cos θ ∗ | < 0.6 reaches a maximum value of 3.8 nb for a γγ invariant mass of W γγ = 2.25 GeV, and decreases rapidly for higher values of W γγ . In the range 2.0 GeV < W γγ < 2.6 GeV the angular distribution is not isotopic. The nucleons are preferentially emitted at large angles to the collision axis.

2 data tables

Data read off graph.

Data read off graph.


Experimental Study of the Photon Structure Function F(2) in the High $Q^2$ Region

The JADE collaboration Bartel, W. ; Cords, D. ; Dietrich, G. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 121 (1983) 203-208, 1983.
Inspire Record 180758 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.30781

We report on a measurement of the process e + e − →e + e − + hadrons, where one of the scattered electrons is detected at large angles, with an average Q 2 of 23 GeV. The results are analysed in terms of the photon structure function F 2 and are compared with QCD predictions.

3 data tables

Data read off graph.

Data read off graph.

Data read off graph.