X(3872) --> J/psi pi pi pi as a Three-Step Decay

TL;DR

This paper investigates the decay process of X(3872) into J/psi and three pions through a three-step decay chain, comparing it with the two-pion decay to understand its decay mechanism.

Contribution

It proposes a detailed decay chain model for X(3872) into J/psi pi pi pi and compares it with the two-pion decay mode.

Findings

Decay rate for X(3872) --> J/psi pi pi pi calculated

Comparison with X(3872) --> J/psi pi pi decay provided

Insights into decay mechanisms of X(3872) gained

Abstract

Rate for the X(3872) --> J/psi pi pi pi decay is studied by assuming that it proceeds as X(3872) --> J/psi omega --> J/psi pi rho --> J/psi pi pi pi. The result is compared with the X(3872) --> J/psi pi pi decay.