Abstract
Exclusive measurements of the pp→ppΠ0Π0 reaction have been performed at CELSIUS/WASA at energies from threshold up to Tp=1.3 GeV. Total and differential cross sections have been obtained. Here we concentrate on energies Tp≥1 GeV, where the ΔΔ excitation becomes the leading process. No evidence is found for a significant ABC effect beyond that given by the conventional t-channel ΔΔ excitation. This holds also for the double-pionic fusion to the quasibound 2He. The data are compared to model predictions, which are based on both Π- and ρ-exchange. Total and differential cross sections are at variance with these predictions and call for a profound modification of the ρ-exchange. A phenomenological modification allowing only a small ρ-exchange contribution leads to a quantitative description of the data.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-123 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics |
Volume | 695 |
Issue number | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- ΔΔ excitation
- Π-exchange
- ρ-exchange
- Two-pion production