Measurement of K0 S, Λ and Λ production at HERA

Measurement of K0 S, Λ and Λ production at HERA

The production of the neutral strange hadrons K0S, Λ and Λ has been measured in ep collisions at HERA using the ZEUS detector. Cross sections, baryon-to-meson ratios, relative yields of strange and charged light hadrons, Λ (Λ) asymmetry and polarization have been measured in three kinematic regions:...

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Main Authors: Chekanov, S, Derrick, M, Magill, S, Miglioranzi, S, Musgrave, B, Nicholass, D, Repond, J, Yoshida, R, Mattingly, M, Jechow, M, Pavel, N, Yagües Molina, A, Antonelli, S, Antonioli, P, Bari, G, Basile, M, Bellagamba, L, Bindi, M, Boscherini, D, Bruni, A, Bruni, G, Cifarelli, L, Cindolo, F, Contin, A, Corradi, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007
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Summary:The production of the neutral strange hadrons K0S, Λ and Λ has been measured in ep collisions at HERA using the ZEUS detector. Cross sections, baryon-to-meson ratios, relative yields of strange and charged light hadrons, Λ (Λ) asymmetry and polarization have been measured in three kinematic regions: Q2 > 25 GeV2; 5 < Q2 < 25 GeV2; and in photoproduction (Q 2 0). In photoproduction the presence of two hadronic jets, each with at least 5 GeV transverse energy, was required. The measurements agree in general with Monte Carlo models and are consistent with measurements made at e+e- colliders, except for an enhancement of baryon relative to meson production in photoproduction. © Springer-Verlag / Società Italiana di Fisica 2007.

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