$Λ(1405)$ production in the $π^-p\to K^0πΣ$ reaction

T. Hyodo, A. Hosaka, E. Oset, A. Ramos, M. J. Vicente Vacas

Published 2003-07-01, updated 2003-10-15Version 2

We discuss the mechanisms that lead to $\Lambda(1405)$ production in the $\pi^-p\to K^0\pi\Sigma$ reaction. The problem has gained renewed interest after different works converge to the conclusion that there are two resonances around the region of 1400 MeV, rather than one, and that they couple differently to the $\pi\Sigma$ and $\bar{K}N$ channels. We look at the dynamics of that reaction and find two mechanisms which eventually filter each one of the resonances, leading to very different shapes of the $\pi\Sigma$ invariant mass distributions. The combination of the two mechanisms leads to a shape of this distribution compatible with the experimental measurements.