CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland;Nuclear Physics Laboratory, Oxford University, Oxford, England
Abstract:
We present differential cross sections and the Σ+ polarization for the reactions K?p → π?Σ± using data from a high statistics bubble chamber experiment at 4.2 GeV/c incident momentum. The statistical level allows a detailed analysis of these reactions over the whole t range. Several significant structures are observed. Comparisons are made with SU(3)-related reactions; for backward production of π?Σ+ such a comparison shows good evidence for Δ exchange. The exotic forward peak in K?p → π+Σ? is definitely confirmed.