Evidence for Direct Emission in the Decay K±π±π0γ

R. J. Abrams, A. S. Carroll, T. F. Kycia, K. K. Li, J. Menes, D. N. Michael, P. M. Mockett, and R. Rubinstein
Phys. Rev. Lett. 29, 1118 – Published 16 October 1972
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Abstract

We have obtained about 4000 events above background which satisfy the two-constraint fit with the hypothesis K±π±π0γ. Their Dalitz-plot population shows the existence of direct radiation in addition to that of the expected inner bremsstrahlung. The best fit to the sum of K+ and K decays in the charged-pion kinetic energy interval of 55 to 90 MeV gives a branching ratio for direct emission of (1.56 ± 0.35) × 105, with a systematic uncertainty of ± 0.5 × 105. No interference is required for a good fit.

  • Received 3 August 1972

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.29.1118

©1972 American Physical Society

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R. J. Abrams*, A. S. Carroll, T. F. Kycia, K. K. Li, J. Menes, D. N. Michael, P. M. Mockett, and R. Rubinstein

  • Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973

  • *Present address: University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Chicago, Ill. 60680.
  • Present address: 146/32 Bar Yochai, Katamon 9, Jerusalem, Israel.

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