Theoretical study on $\Lambda_c^+ \to \Lambda K^+\bar{K}^0$ decay and $\Xi^*(1690)$ resonance

TL;DR

This paper provides a theoretical analysis of the decay process $ ext{Lambda}_c^+ o ext{Lambda} K^+ ar{K}^0$, focusing on the $ ext{Xi}^*(1690)$ resonance, and successfully reproduces experimental invariant mass distributions.

Contribution

The study introduces a detailed theoretical model for the decay process and the formation of the $ ext{Xi}^*(1690)$ resonance, incorporating final state interactions and coupled channels.

Findings

Reproduces the experimental invariant mass distributions.

Identifies the $ ext{Xi}^*(1690)$ peak around 1690 MeV.

Provides insights into the nature of the $ ext{Xi}^*(1690)$ resonance.

Abstract

We present a theoretical study of $\Xi^*(1690)$ resonance in the $\Lambda_c^+ \to \Lambda K^+ \bar{K}^0$ decay, where the weak interaction part proceeds through the Cabibbo-favored process $c \to s + u\bar{d}$. Next, the intermediate two mesons and one baryon state can be constructed with a pair of $q\bar{q}$ with the vacuum quantum numbers. Finally, the $\Xi^*(1690)$ is mainly produced from the final state interactions of $\bar{K}\Lambda$ in coupled channels, and it is shown in the $\bar{K}\Lambda$ invariant mass distribution. Besides, the scalar meson $a_0(980)$ and nucleon excited state $N^*(1535)$ are also taken into account in the decaying channels $K^+\bar{K}^0$ and $K^+\Lambda$, respectively. Within model parameters, the $K^+ \bar{K}^0$, $\bar{K}^0 \Lambda$ and $K^+ \Lambda$ invariant mass distributions are calculated, and it is found that our theoretical results can reproduce well the experimental measurements, especially for the clear peak around $1690$ MeV in the $\bar{K}\Lambda$ spectrum. The proposed weak decay process $\Lambda_c^+ \to \Lambda K^+ \bar{K}^0$ and the interaction mechanism can provide valuable information on the nature of the $\Xi^*(1690)$ resonance.