Narrow deeply bound K- atomic states

E. Friedman*, A. Gal

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Abstract

Using optical potentials fitted to a comprehensive set of strong interaction level shifts and widths in K- atoms, we predict that the K- 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' K- 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 p atoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-48
Number of pages6
JournalPhysics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics
Volume459
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Deeply bound kaonic states
  • K nucleus potential
  • Kaonic atoms

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