$pp\to pp\pi^0$ near threshold in pionless effective field theory

TL;DR

This paper reviews a recent calculation of the proton-proton to proton-proton neutral pion reaction near threshold using pionless effective field theory with di-baryon and external pions.

Contribution

It introduces a novel application of pionless effective field theory to model the $pp\to pp\pi^0$ reaction near threshold.

Findings

Provides a theoretical framework for the reaction near threshold.

Demonstrates the effectiveness of pionless EFT with di-baryon in this context.

Lays groundwork for future precise calculations of similar reactions.

Abstract

In this talk, we review our recent calculation for the $pp\to pp\pi^0$ reaction near threshold in pionless effective field theory with a di-baryon and external pions.