Low energy kaon-nuclei interaction studies through the Σ^0π^0 channel with the KLOE detector

Abstract

The AMADEUS experiment aims to perform precision studies in the sector of low-energy kaon-nuclei interaction at the DAΦNE collider at LNF-INFN, implementing a dedicated setup in the central region of the KLOE detector. As a first step towards the AMADEUS realization the existing KLOE data (runs from 2002 to 2005) were analysed using the detector itself as an active target. K^- nuclear interactions in the gas filling the KLOE drift chamber (Helium 90% and Isobutane 10%) and the drift chamber entrance wall (mainly Carbon) were explored. Starting point was the reconstruction of the Λ(1116) trough its decay into a proton and a pion (BR = 63.9 \pm 0.5%). Taking advantage of the good performances of the KLOE calorimeter in detecting photons we then focused on the investigation of the Λ(1405), through its decay into Σ^0π^0. The details of the Σ^0 π^0 analysis and preliminary results are presented.

10 pages, 10 figures, proceedings of International Winter Meeting on Nuclear Physics,21-25 January 2013, Bormio, Italy. Sumbitted to PoS