A critical test of models for the low energy pi n amplitude

1972
30 pages
Published in:
  • Nucl.Phys.B 39 (1972) 237-266
  • Published: 1972

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Abstract: (Elsevier)
Starting from fixed- t dispersion relations, phase shifts and total cross sections, the coefficients of an expansion of the invariant πN-amplitudes at the crossing symmetry point are calculated, considering the nucleon pole term and the Δ(1232)-exchange contribution separately. A similar calculation is made for an expansion at threshold. The results are compared with predictions from models based on Ward identities and phenomenological Lagrangians. Limitations and ambiguities of treating Δ-exchange by a pole term are discussed and the magnitude of effects is estimated, which are not included in the models. In many cases our conclusions differ from those of earlier authors.
  • pi nucleon: interaction
  • interaction: pi nucleon
  • model: field theory
  • symmetry: crossing
  • delta(1236): exchange
  • exchange: delta(1236)
  • pi: total cross section
  • total cross section: pi
  • partial wave
  • dispersion relation: chew-goldberger-low-nambu