Indication for $π^+ π^-$ scattering in $p+p$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{_{NN}}} = $200 GeV

Abstract

A $ρ(770)^0$ mass shift of about -40 MeV/$c^2$ was measured in $p+p$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{_{NN}}} = $ 200 GeV at RHIC. Previous mass shifts have been observed at CERN-LEBC-EHS and CERN-LEP. We will show that phase space does not account for the $ρ(770)^0$ mass shift measured at RHIC, CERN-LEBC-EHS and CERN-LEP and conclude that there are significant scattering interactions in $p+p$ collisions.

11 pages and 7 figures