Production of Theta+ in gamma + D -> Lambda + Theta+ and gamma + D -> Sigma + Theta+ reactions

V. Guzey

Published 2004-02-05, updated 2004-06-28Version 2

The gamma + D -> Lambda + Theta+ and gamma + D -> Sigma + Theta+ reactions can be used to determine the width of Theta+ almost model-independently. We calculate the differential cross sections of the gamma +D -> Lambda + Theta+, gamma + D -> Sigma + Theta+ and relevant background reactions in the photon energy range 1.2 < E_{\gamma} < 2.6 GeV. We determine the most favorable kinematic conditions and observables for the experimental studies of Theta+ in the considered processes. We argue that a comparison of the gamma + D -> Lambda + Theta+ and gamma + D -> Sigma + Theta+ cross sections should unambiguously determine isospin of Theta+.