Algebraic Models of Hadron Structure II. Strange Baryons

R. Bijker, F. Iachello, A. Leviatan

Published 2000-04-13Version 1

The algebraic treatment of baryons is extended to strange resonances. Within this framework we study a collective string-like model in which the radial excitations are interpreted as rotations and vibrations of the strings. We derive a mass formula and closed expressions for strong and electromagnetic decay widths and use these to analyze the available experimental data.