Diagonal structure of the S-matrix in the lee model

The diagonal structure of the S-matrix in the Lee model is studied. The N2θ- and N3θ-type eigenvalues are shown to factor exactly into the products of the corresponding Nθ eigenvalues, and it follows that these eigenvalues are free of production thresholds. The (implicit) eigenvalue equation for the V2θ-type eigenvalue is given, and this eigenvalue is shown to factor asymptotically into the product of the corresponding Vθ eigenvalues. These properties are conjectured to hold for Njθ- and Vjθ-type eigenvalues. It is conjectured that the two-body type eigenphase operator gives the dominant contribution to the S-matrix at high energy.