Differential cross section and recoil polarization measurements for the gamma p to K+ Lambda reaction using CLAS at Jefferson Lab

The CLAS collaboration McCracken, M.E. ; Bellis, M. ; Meyer, C.A. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 81 (2010) 025201, 2010.
Inspire Record 840934 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.54967

We present measurements of the differential cross section and Lambda recoil polarization for the gamma p to K+ Lambda reaction made using the CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab. These measurements cover the center-of-mass energy range from 1.62 to 2.84 GeV and a wide range of center-of-mass K+ production angles. Independent analyses were performed using the K+ p pi- and K+ p (missing pi -) final-state topologies/ results from these analyses were found to exhibit good agreement. These differential cross section measurements show excellent agreement with previous CLAS and LEPS results and offer increased precision and a 300 MeV increase in energy coverage. The recoil polarization data agree well with previous results and offer a large increase in precision and a 500 MeV extension in energy range. The increased center-of-mass energy range that these data represent will allow for independent study of non-resonant K+ Lambda photoproduction mechanisms at all production angles.

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Differential cross section as a function of COS(THETA(K)) for the centre-of-mass range 1.62-1.63 GeV.

Differential cross section as a function of COS(THETA(K)) for the centre-of-mass range 1.63-1.64 GeV.

Differential cross section as a function of COS(THETA(K)) for the centre-of-mass range 1.64-1.65 GeV.

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Cascade production in the reactions gamma p --> K+ K+ (X) and gamma p --> K^+ K^+ pi- (X)

Guo, L. ; Weygand, D.P. ; Battaglieri, M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 76 (2007) 025208, 2007.
Inspire Record 744487 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.31494

Photoproduction of the cascade resonances has been investigated in the reactions $\gamma p \to K^+ K^+ (X)$ and $\gamma p \to K^+ K^+ \pi^- (X)$. The mass split of the $\Xi$ doublet is measured to be $5.4\pm 1.8$ MeV/c$^2$, consistent with existing measurements. The differential (total) cross sections for the $\Xi^{-}$ have been determined for photon beam energies from 2.75 to 3.85 (4.75) GeV, and are consistent with a possible production mechanism of $Y^*\to K^+\Xi^-$ through a $t$-channel process. The reaction $\gamma p \to K^+ K^+ \pi^-[\Xi^0]$ has also been investigated in search of excited cascade resonances. No significant signal of excited cascade states other than the $\Xi^-(1530)$ is observed. The cross section results of the $\Xi^-(1530)$ have also been obtained for photon beam energies from 3.35 to 4.75 GeV.

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Differential cross section for XI- production as a function of the invariant mass of the XI- with either of the K+ mesons for incident photon energy 2.79 Gev.

Differential cross section for XI- production as a function of the invariant mass of the XI- with either of the K+ mesons for incident photon energy 2.89 Gev.

Differential cross section for XI- production as a function of the invariant mass of the XI- with either of the K+ mesons for incident photon energy 2.99 Gev.

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Cross Sections for the $\gamma p \to K^{*0}\Sigma^+$ Reaction at $E_\gamma = 1.7 - 3.0$ GeV

The CLAS collaboration Hleiqawi, I. ; Hicks, K. ; Carman, D.S. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 75 (2007) 042201, 2007.
Inspire Record 742894 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.52647

Differential cross sections for the reaction $\gamma p \to K^{*0} \Sigma^+$ are presented at nine bins in photon energy in the range from 1.7 to 3.0 GeV. The \kstar was detected by its decay products, $K^+\pi^-$, in the CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab. These data are the first \kstar photoproduction cross sections ever published over a broad range of angles. Comparison with a theoretical model based on the vector and tensor $K^*$-quark couplings shows good agreement with the data in general, after adjusting the model's two parameters in a fit to our data. Disagreement between the data at forward angles and the global angle-energy fit to the model suggests that the role of scalar $\kappa$ meson exchange in $t$-channel diagrams should be investigated.

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Cross sections with total uncertainties.

Cross sections with total uncertainties.


Separated structure functions for the exclusive electroproduction of K+ Lambda and K+ Sigma0 final states.

The CLAS collaboration Ambrozewicz, P. ; Carman, D.S. ; Feuerbach, R.J. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 75 (2007) 045203, 2007.
Inspire Record 732363 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.4994

We report measurements of the exclusive electroproduction of $K^+\Lambda$ and $K^+\Sigma^0$ final states from a proton target using the CLAS detector at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. The separated structure functions $\sigma_T$, $\sigma_L$, $\sigma_{TT}$, and $\sigma_{LT}$ were extracted from the $\Phi$- and $\epsilon$-dependent differential cross sections taken with electron beam energies of 2.567, 4.056, and 4.247 GeV. This analysis represents the first $\sigma_L/\sigma_T$ separation with the CLAS detector, and the first measurement of the kaon electroproduction structure functions away from parallel kinematics. The data span a broad range of momentum transfers from $0.5\leq Q^2\leq 2.8$ GeV$^2$ and invariant energy from $1.6\leq W\leq 2.4$ GeV, while spanning nearly the full center-of-mass angular range of the kaon. The separated structure functions reveal clear differences between the production dynamics for the $\Lambda$ and $\Sigma^0$ hyperons. These results provide an unprecedented data sample with which to constrain current and future models for the associated production of strangeness, which will allow for a better understanding of the underlying resonant and non-resonant contributions to hyperon production.

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Cross sections for incident energy 2.567 GeV for the Q**2 range 0.5 to 0.8 GeV**2 and W range 1.6 to 1.7 GeV.

Cross sections for incident energy 2.567 GeV for the Q**2 range 0.5 to 0.8 GeV**2 and W range 1.70 to 1.75 GeV.

Cross sections for incident energy 2.567 GeV for the Q**2 range 0.5 to 0.8 GeV**2 and W range 1.75 to 1.80 GeV.

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Exclusive photoproduction of the Cascade (Xi) hyperons.

The CLAS collaboration Price, J.W. ; Nefkens, B.M.K. ; Ducote, J.L. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 71 (2005) 058201, 2005.
Inspire Record 660705 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.25222

We report on the first measurement of exclusive Xi-(1321) hyperon photoproduction in gamma p --> K+ K+ Xi- for 3.2 < E(gamma) < 3.9 GeV. The final state is identified by the missing mass in p(gamma,K+ K+)X measured with the CLAS detector at Jefferson Laboratory. We have detected a significant number of the ground-state Xi-(1321)1/2+, and have estimated the total cross section for its production. We have also observed the first excited state Xi-(1530)3/2+. Photoproduction provides a copious source of Xi's. We discuss the possibilities of a search for the recently proposed Xi5-- and Xi5+ pentaquarks.

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Cross section averaged over the energy range 3.2 to 3.9 GeV.


First measurement of beam-recoil observables C(x) and C(z) in hyperon photoproduction.

The CLAS collaboration Bradford, R.K. ; Schumacher, R.A. ; Adams, G. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 75 (2007) 035205, 2007.
Inspire Record 732402 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.31496

Spin transfer from circularly polarized real photons to recoiling hyperons has been measured for the reactions $\vec\gamma + p \to K^+ + \vec\Lambda$ and $\vec\gamma + p \to K^+ + \vec\Sigma^0$. The data were obtained using the CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab for center-of-mass energies $W$ between 1.6 and 2.53 GeV, and for $-0.85<\cos\theta_{K^+}^{c.m.}< +0.95$. For the $\Lambda$, the polarization transfer coefficient along the photon momentum axis, $C_z$, was found to be near unity for a wide range of energy and kaon production angles. The associated transverse polarization coefficient, $C_x$, is smaller than $C_z$ by a roughly constant difference of unity. Most significantly, the {\it total} $\Lambda$ polarization vector, including the induced polarization $P$, has magnitude consistent with unity at all measured energies and production angles when the beam is fully polarized. For the $\Sigma^0$ this simple phenomenology does not hold. All existing hadrodynamic models are in poor agreement with these results.

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Coefficients Cx and Cz for the reaction GAMMA P --> K+ LAMBDA for incident energy = 1.032 GeV and W = 1.679 GeV.

Coefficients Cx and Cz for the reaction GAMMA P --> K+ LAMBDA for incident energy = 1.132 GeV and W = 1.734 GeV.

Coefficients Cx and Cz for the reaction GAMMA P --> K+ LAMBDA for incident energy = 1.232 GeV and W = 1.787 GeV.

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K^0 pi^0 Sigma^+ and K^*0 Sigma^+ photoproduction off the proton

The CBELSA/TAPS collaboration Nanova, M. ; Bacelar, J.C.S. ; Bantes, B. ; et al.
Eur.Phys.J.A 35 (2008) 333-342, 2008.
Inspire Record 781382 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.51372

The exclusive reactions $\gamma p \to K^{*0} \Sigma^+(1189)$ and $\gamma p \to K^{0} \pi^{0}\Sigma^+(1189)$, leading to the p 4$\pi^{0}$ final state, have been measured with a tagged photon beam for incident energies from threshold up to 2.5 GeV. The experiment has been performed at the tagged photon facility of the ELSA accelerator (Bonn). The Crystal Barrel and TAPS detectors were combined to a photon detector system of almost 4$\pi$ geometrical acceptance. Differential and total cross sections are reported. At energies close to the threshold, a flat angular distribution has been observed for the reaction $\gamma p\to K^{0} \pi^{0}\Sigma^+$ suggesting dominant s-channel production. $\Sigma^*(1385)$ and higher lying hyperon states have been observed. An enhancement in the forward direction in the angular distributions of the reaction $\gamma p \to K^{*0}\Sigma^+$ indicates a $t$-channel exchange contribution to the reaction mechanism. The experimental data are in reasonable agreement with recent theoretical predictions.

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Differential cross section D(SIG)/DCOS(THETA(SIG+)) for the GAMMA P --> K0 PI0 SIGMA+ reaction for beam energies 1500-1700 and 1700-1850 MeV.

Differential cross section D(SIG)/DCOS(THETA(SIG+)) for the GAMMA P --> K0 PI0 SIGMA+ reaction for beam energies 1850-2000 and 2000-2150 MeV.

Differential cross section D(SIG)/DCOS(THETA(SIG+)) for the GAMMA P --> K0 PI0 SIGMA+ reaction for beam energies 2150-2300 and 2300-2500 MeV.

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Shape of the Lambda(1405) hyperon measured through its Sigma0 pi0 decay.

Zychor, I. ; Buscher, M. ; Hartmann, M. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 660 (2008) 167-171, 2008.
Inspire Record 750092 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.51635

The pp -> p K+ Y0 reaction has been studied for hyperon masses m(Y0)<1540 MeV/c2 at COSY-J\'ulich by using a 3.65 GeV/c circulating proton beam incident on an internal hydrogen target. Final states comprising two protons, one positively charged kaon and one negatively charged pion have been identified with the ANKE spectrometer. Such configurations are sensitive to the production of the ground state Lambda and Sigma0 hyperons as well as the Sigma0(1385) and Lambda(1405) resonances. Applying invariant- and missing-mass techniques, the two overlapping excited states can be separated unambiguously. The shape and position of the Lambda(1405) distribution, reconstructed cleanly from its Sigma0 pion0 decay, are similar to those found in other production modes and there is no obvious mass shift. This finding constitutes a challenging test for models that predict Lambda(1405) to be a two-state resonance.

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Cross section for SIGMA(1385)0 production.

Cross section for LAMBDA(1405) production.


Measurement of gamma p --> K+ Lambda and gamma p --> K+ Sigma0 at photon energies up to 2.6 GeV

Glander, K.H. ; Barth, J. ; Braun, W. ; et al.
Eur.Phys.J.A 19 (2004) 251-273, 2004.
Inspire Record 626695 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.51677

The reactions gamma p --> K+ Lambda and gamma p --> K+ Sigma0 were measured in the energy range from threshold up to a photon energy of 2.6 GeV. The data were taken with the SAPHIR detector at the electron stretcher facility, ELSA. Results on cross sections and hyperon polarizations are presented as a function of kaon production angle and photon energy. The total cross section for Lambda production rises steeply with energy close to threshold, whereas the Sigma0 cross section rises slowly to a maximum at about E_gamma = 1.45 GeV. Cross sections together with their angular decompositions into Legendre polynomials suggest contributions from resonance production for both reactions. In general, the induced polarization of Lambda has negative values in the kaon forward direction and positive values in the backward direction. The magnitude varies with energy. The polarization of Sigma0 follows a similar angular and energy dependence as that of Lambda, but with opposite sign.

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Differential cross sections for the reaction GAMMA P --> K+ LAMBDA in the energy region 0.9 to 1.0 GeV.

Differential cross sections for the reaction GAMMA P --> K+ LAMBDA in the energy region 1.0 to 1.2 GeV.

Differential cross sections for the reaction GAMMA P --> K+ LAMBDA in the energy region 1.2 to 1.4 GeV.

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Inclusive Study of Strange Particle Production in p p Interactions at 405-GeV/c

Kichimi, H. ; Fukawa, M. ; Kabe, S. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 20 (1979) 37, 1979.
Inspire Record 140031 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.49936

We have studied inclusive KS0, Λ, and Λ¯ production and strange-resonance production in the reactions pp→(KS0, Λ, or Λ¯)+π±+anything at 405 GeV/c. The observed cross sections are 7.43 ± 0.45 mb for KS0, 4.01 ± 0.35 mb for Λ, and 0.63 ± 0.12 mb for Λ¯. From the analyses of the effective-mass distributions for the (KS0π±), (Λπ±), and (Λ¯π±) systems, the resonance production cross sections are determined as 4.1 ± 1.0 mb for K*+(890), 3.6 ± 1.0 mb for K*−(890), 3.4 ± 1.7 mb for K*±(1420), 0.67 ± 0.12 mb for Σ+(1385), 0.45 ± 0.09 mb for Σ−(1385), and 0.25 ± 0.08 mb for Σ¯±(1385). The inclusive total and differential cross sections are discussed in comparison with data at lower energies. The direct production cross sections for pseudoscalar, vector, and tensor K mesons are estimated to be 2.3 ± 1.2, 3.4 ± 1.0, and 1.7 ± 0.8 mb, respectively. Direct pseudoscalar-K-meson production accounts for less than one-third of the total inclusive kaon production. Evidence of vector-meson dominance in inclusive meson production at high energy is indicated.

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