Abstract
A pioneering experiment in Λ hypernuclear spectroscopy, undertaken at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab), was recently reported. The experiment used the high precision, continuous electron beam at JLab, and a special arrangement of spectrometer magnets to measure the hypernuclear spectrum from C and Li7 targets using the (e,e'K+) reaction. The Λ12B spectrum found in this investigation was previously published, but is reported here in more detail, with improved resolution. In addition, the results of a Λ7He spectrum also obtained in the experiment, are shown. This latter spectrum indicates the need for a more detailed few-body calculation of the hypernucleus and the reaction process. The success of the experiment demonstrates the potential of the (e,e'K+) reaction for high resolution spectroscopy of hypernuclear spectra.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 044607 |
Journal | Physical Review C - Nuclear Physics |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics