Coherent π0η photoproduction on s-shell nuclei

Abstract

Coherent photoproduction of π0η on the deuteron, He3 and He4 nuclei is considered in the energy region from threshold to the lab photon energy 1.2 GeV. The transition amplitude is derived using impulse approximation. Effects of pion absorption are included by means of the Fernbach-Serber-Taylor model. Interaction of the produced η-mesons with the recoiled nucleus is taken into account for the reactions on d and He3. The corresponding ηd and ηHe3 scattering amplitudes are obtained as solutions of the few-body equations for ηNN and η-3N systems. Impact of this interaction on the differential cross section in the region of small relative η-nuclear momenta is discussed.

11 pages, 6 figures