Pion-Pion Decay Distributions for π⁻p → π⁺π⁻n at 100 and 175 GeV/c

Citation

Stampke, Stuart Reh (1982) Pion-Pion Decay Distributions for π⁻p → π⁺π⁻n at 100 and 175 GeV/c. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bfmr-3581. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05172018-112232901

Abstract

We report measurements of the reaction π^-p → π⁺π^-n at 100 and 175 GeV/c using a large wire chamber spectrometer at Fermilab. Production of ρ⁰, f⁰, and g⁰ resonances was observed. Cross sections for π^-p → π⁺π^-n in the ρ⁰ mass region are given. Decay angle distributions for ππ masses from .55 to 3.5 GeV/c² are presented. Moment analyses of the decay distributions are made as a function of ππ mass from .55 to 2.4 GeV/c². Contours of ππ decay distribution dips are given in s_ππ and t_ππ. Comparisons with several lower energy experiments are made. Detailed discussions of the apparatus, trigger, and analysis procedures are given.

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