History of N(1680)

TL;DR

This paper reflects on the research history of N(1680), emphasizing the influence of notable scientists and the pursuit of exotic pentaquarks through combined experimental and theoretical efforts.

Contribution

It provides a personal account of the research journey related to N(1680) and highlights the collaborative approach in studying exotic hadrons.

Findings

Historical insights into N(1680) research

Influence of key researchers in the field

Emphasis on combined experimental and theoretical methods

Abstract

This paper describes my personal appreciation for some of the great research achievements of Mitya Diakonov, Vitya Petrov, and Maxim Polyakov and how my own research career has followed the paths they opened. Among the topics where they have been the most influential have been the pursuit and study of the exotic pentaquark. The search for exotics may require a complementary approach, such as experimental and theoretical activity. Here, I would like to focus on a story of $N(1680)$ in which I was involved.