Searching for strange hidden-charm pentaquark state $P_{cs}(4459)$ in $\gamma{}p\to{}K^{+}P_{cs}(4459)$ reaction

TL;DR

This paper explores the production of the strange hidden-charm pentaquark $P_{cs}(4459)$ via photon-proton reactions, using an effective Lagrangian approach to predict cross-sections that can help determine its internal structure.

Contribution

It introduces a theoretical model for $P_{cs}(4459)$ production in photon-induced reactions and compares molecular and compact pentaquark interpretations through cross-section calculations.

Findings

Cross-sections are about 10 pb for $J^P=1/2^-$ and 5 pb for $J^P=3/2^-$ states.

Results differ significantly between molecular and compact pentaquark assumptions.

Predictions are relevant for future experiments like the Electron-Ion Collider.

Abstract

We investigate the possibility of studying the strange hidden-charm pentaquark state $P_{cs}(4459)$ by photon-induced reactions on a proton target in an effective Lagrangian approach. The production process is described by the $t$-channel $K^{-}$ exchange, the $u$-channel $\Lambda$ exchange, the contract term, and the $s$- channel nucleon pole. Our theoretical approach is based on the assumption that $P_{cs}(4459)$ with $J^{P}=1/2^{-}$ or $J^{P}=3/2^{-}$ can be interpreted as a molecule composed of $\bar{D}^{*}\Xi_c$. Using the coupling constants of the $P^{J^P}_{cs}$ to $\gamma{}\Lambda$ and $K^{-}p$ channels obtained from molecule picture of the $P^{J^{P}}_{cs}(4459)$, the total cross-sections of the process $\gamma{}p\to{}P^{J^P}_{cs}K^{+}$ is evaluated. Our calculation indicates that the cross-section for $\gamma{}p\to{}P^{1/2^{-}}_{cs}K^{+}$ and $\gamma{}p\to{}P^{3/2^{-}}_{cs}K^{+}$ are of the order of 10.0 pb and 5.0 pb, respectively. In addition, we compute the cross-section by assuming $P_{cs}(4459)$ as a compact pentaquark and find it is quite different from the results of $\bar{D}^{*}\Xi_c$ molecule. Those results can be measured in future experiments, such as the Electron-Ion Collider in China and the United States. And can be used to test the nature of the $P_{cs}$.