$X_0(2866)$ as a $D^*\bar{K}^*$ molecular state

TL;DR

This paper investigates the nature of the $X_0(2866)$ as a $D^*ar{K}^*$ molecular state using the one-boson exchange model, and predicts additional open charm molecular states based on heavy quark symmetry.

Contribution

It provides a molecular interpretation of $X_0(2866)$ and predicts new open charm molecules in meson-meson and meson-baryon sectors based on theoretical models.

Findings

$X_0(2866)$ can be understood as a $D^*ar{K}^*$ molecule.

$X_1(2904)$ is unlikely to be a molecular state.

Predicted existence of other open charm molecules near specific mass thresholds.

Abstract

Very recently the LHCb Collaboration reported the discovery of two open charm tetraquark states, $X_{0}(2866)$ and $X_{1}(2904)$. In the present work, we study the $D^{(\ast)}$ and $\bar{K}^{(\ast)}$ interaction in the one-boson exchange model and show that the $X_{0}(2866)$ can be understood as a $D^{\ast}\bar{K}^{\ast}$ molecule with $I(J^{P})=0(0^{+})$, or at least it has a large molecular component. On the other hand, the $X_{1}(2904)$ can not be interpreted as a molecular state. Inspired by the discovery of the $X_0(2866)$ and the fact that the $D^*\bar{K}^*$ interaction is strong enough to generate a bound state, we also discuss likely existence of other open charm molecules. In the meson-meson sector, two molecules near the mass thresholds of $DD^{\ast}$ and $D^{\ast}D^{\ast}$ with $I(J^{P})=0(1^{+})$ are obtained, and using the heavy quark flavor symmetry their $\bar{B}\bar{B}^{\ast}$ and $\bar{B}^{\ast}\bar{B}^{\ast}$ counterparts are also predicted. In the meson-baryon sector, 7 open charm molecules with $I=1/2$ near the mass thresholds of $D^{(\ast)}\Sigma_{c}^{(\ast)}$ naturally appear, as dictated by the heavy quark spin symmetry.