The continuous energy dependence of pp differential elastic cross sections between 500 and 1200 MeV

Using an internal jet target in the Saturne synchrotron, we have measured the proton-proton differential elastic cross section at 90° c.m. as a continuous function of energy (from 500 to 1200 MeV) during the acceleration of the beam. The energy resolution is about 2 MeV. The results are compared to predictions of phase-shift analyses and discussed in connection with amplitude analyses at 90° c.m. No resonant structure was observed and no evidence for narrow dibaryons was found.