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The first hidden-charm pentaquark candidate with strangeness, PψsΛ(4338), was recently discovered in B−→J/ψΛp¯ by the LHCb Collaboration. PψsΛ(4338) shows up as a bump at the ΞcD¯ threshold in the J/ψΛ invariant mass (MJ/ψΛ) distribution. The MJ/ψΛ distribution also shows a large fluctuation at the ΛcD¯s threshold, hinting the existence of a possible PψsΛ(4255). In this work, we determine the PψsΛ(4338) and PψsΛ(4255) pole positions for the first time. For this purpose, we fit a B−→J/ψΛp¯ model to the MJ/ψΛ, MJ/ψp¯, MΛp¯, and cosθK* distributions from the LHCb simultaneously; χ2/ndf∼1.21. Then we extract PψsΛ poles from a unitary ΞcD¯−ΛcD¯s coupled-channel scattering amplitude built in the model. In our default fit, the PψsΛ(4338) pole is found at (4338.2±1.4)–(1.9±0.5)i MeV while the PψsΛ(4255) pole at 4254.7±0.4 MeV. The PψsΛ(4338) and PψsΛ(4255) are mostly ΞcD¯ bound and ΛcD¯s virtual states, respectively. Through our analysis, the data disfavors a hypothesis of PψsΛ(4338) as merely a kinematical effect. This pole determination, which is important in its own right, sets a primary basis to study the nature of the PψsΛ states.

First hidden-charm pentaquark candidate with strangeness, $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4338)$, was recently discovered in $B^-\to J/\psi\Lambda\bar{p}$ by the LHCb Collaboration. $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4338)$ shows up as a bump at the $\Xi_c\bar{D}$ threshold in the $J/\psi\Lambda$ invariant mass ($M_{J/\psi\Lambda}$) distribution. The $M_{J/\psi\Lambda}$ distribution also shows a large fluctuation at the $\Lambda_c\bar{D}_s$ threshold, hinting the existence of a possible $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4255)$. In this work, we determine the $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4338)$ and $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4255)$ pole positions for the first time. For this purpose, we fit a $B^-\to J/\psi\Lambda\bar{p}$ model to the $M_{J/\psi\Lambda}$, $M_{J/\psi\bar{p}}$, $M_{\Lambda\bar{p}}$, and $\cos\theta_{K^*}$ distributions from the LHCb simultaneously; $\chi^2/{\rm ndf}\sim 1.21$. Then we extract $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda$ poles from a unitary $\Xi_c\bar{D}$-$\Lambda_c\bar{D}_s$ coupled-channel scattering amplitude built in the model. In our default fit, the $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4338)$ pole is found at $( 4338.2\pm 1.4)-( 1.9\pm 0.5 )\,i$ MeV while the $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4255)$ pole at $4254.7\pm 0.4$ MeV. The $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4338)$ and $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4255)$ are mostly $\Xi_c \bar{D}$ bound and $\Lambda_c\bar{D}_s$ virtual states, respectively. Through our analysis, the data disfavors a hypothesis of $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda(4338)$ as merely a kinematical effect. This pole determination, which is important in its own right, sets a primary basis to study the nature of the $P_{\psi s}^\Lambda$ states., Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, 3 tables; (v2) statistical errors of pole values corrected; (v3) efficiency-corrected and background-subtracted data are analyzed; a figure of Dalitz plot distribution added; (v4) published version

The recent LHCb data on Bs0→J/ψpp¯ revealed a new pentaquark-like Pc(4337)+ structure, while finding no evidence for Pc(4312)+ discovered earlier in Λb0→J/ψpK−. Though puzzling, the data actually offer an important hint to understand the nature of the pentaquark candidates. We develop a model to analyze the Bs0→J/ψpp¯ data. We find that a ΣcD¯ one-loop mechanism causes a threshold cusp that fits well the Pc(4337)+ peak. Also, the ΣcD¯ and ΛcD¯* threshold cusps interfere with each other to reproduce an oscillating behavior in the proton helicity angle distribution. These results combined with our earlier analysis on Λb0→J/ψpK− indicate that Pc(4312)+ and Pc(4337)+ are created by different interference patterns between the ΣcD¯ and ΛcD¯* (anomalous) threshold cusps. The proposed scenario consistently explains why the Pc(4312)+ and Pc(4337)+ peaks appear in Λb0→J/ψpK− and Bs0→J/ψpp¯, respectively, but not vice versa or both.

The recent LHCb data on $B_s^0\to J/\psi p\bar{p}$ revealed a new pentaquark-like $P_c(4337)^+$ structure, while finding no evidence for $P_c(4312)^+$ discovered earlier in $\Lambda_b^0\to J/\psi p K^-$. Though puzzling, the data actually offer an important hint to understand the nature of the pentaquark candidates. We develop a model to analyze the $B_s^0\to J/\psi p\bar{p}$ data. We find that a $\Sigma_c\bar{D}$ one-loop mechanism causes a threshold cusp that fits well the $P_c(4337)^+$ peak. Also, the $\Sigma_c\bar{D}$ and $\Lambda_c\bar{D}^{*}$ threshold cusps interfere with each other to reproduce an oscillating behavior in the proton helicity angle distribution. These results combined with our earlier analysis on $\Lambda_b^0\to J/\psi p K^-$ indicate that $P_c(4312)^+$ and $P_c(4337)^+$ are created by different interference patterns between the $\Sigma_c\bar{D}$ and $\Lambda_c\bar{D}^{*}$ (anomalous) threshold cusps. The proposed scenario consistently explains why the $P_c(4312)^+$ and $P_c(4337)^+$ peaks appear in $\Lambda_b^0\to J/\psi p K^-$ and $B_s^0\to J/\psi p\bar{p}$, respectively, but not vice versa or both., Comment: 7 pages, 4 figures; (v2) published version, title changed, one paragraph added in Sec. 2, references added

The determination of the Argonne National Laboratory-Osaka University (ANL-Osaka) Partial-Wave Amplitudes (PWA) of $\pi N$ and $\gamma N$ Reactions is reviewed. The predicted PWA are presented on a web page (https://www.phy.anl.gov/theory/research/anl-osaka-pwa). The formulas are given for using the predicted PWA to calculate the cross sections of (1) meson-baryon ($MB$) scattering $MB \rightarrow M'B'$ with $MB, M'B'= \pi N, \eta N, K\Lambda, K\Sigma$, (2) two-pion production $\pi N \rightarrow \pi\Delta, \rho N, \sigma N \rightarrow \pi\pi N$, (3) Meson photoproduction $\gamma N \rightarrow \pi N, \eta N, K\Lambda, K\Sigma$, (4) Pion electroproduction $N(e,e'\pi)N$, (5) inclusive $N(e,e')X$. We also present sample results from our fits to the data., Comment: 55 pages, 33 figures; minor typos corrected

Zc(4430) discovered by the Belle Collaboration and confirmed by the LHCb Collaboration in B¯0→ψ(2S)K−π+ is generally considered to be a charged charmoniumlike state that includes minimally two quarks and two antiquarks. Zc(4200) found in B¯0→J/ψK−π+ by Belle is also a good candidate of a charged charmoniumlike state. In this work, we propose a compelling alternative to the tetraquark-based interpretations of Zc(4430) and Zc(4200). We demonstrate that kinematical singularities in triangle loop diagrams induce a resonancelike behavior that can consistently explain the properties (spin parity, mass, width, and Argand plot) of Zc(4430) and Zc(4200) from the experimental analyses. Applying this idea to Λb0→J/ψpπ−, we also identify triangle singularities that behave like Zc(4200), but no triangle diagram is available for Zc(4430). This is consistent with LHCb’s finding that their description of the Λb0→J/ψpπ− data is significantly improved by including a Zc(4200) contribution while Zc(4430) seems to hardly contribute. Even though the proposed mechanisms have uncertainty in the absolute strengths which are currently difficult to estimate, otherwise the results are essentially determined by the kinematical effects and, thus, robust.

Photoproduction of the $\omega$ meson on the proton has been experimentally studied near the threshold. The total cross sections are determined at incident energies ranging from 1.09 to 1.15 GeV. The 1/2 and 3/2 spin-averaged scattering length $a_{\omega p}$ and effective range $r_{\omega p}$ between the $\omega$ meson and proton are estimated from the shape of the total cross section as a function of the incident photon energy: $a_{\omega p} = \left(-0.97^{+0.16_{\rm stat}}_{-0.16_{\rm stat}}{}^{+0.03_{\rm syst}}_{-0.00_{\rm syst}}\right)+i \left(0.07^{+0.15_{\rm stat}}_{-0.14_{\rm stat}}{}^{+0.17_{\rm syst}}_{-0.09_{\rm syst}}\right)$ fm and $r_{\omega p}=\left(+2.78^{+0.68_{\rm stat}}_{-0.54_{\rm stat}}{}^{+0.11_{\rm syst}}_{-0.13_{\rm syst}}\right)+i\left(-0.01^{+0.46_{\rm stat}}_{-0.50_{\rm stat}}{}^{+0.07_{\rm syst}}_{-0.00_{\rm syst}}\right)$ fm, resulting in a repulsive force. The real and imaginary parts for $a_{\omega p}$ and $r_{\omega p}$ are determined separately for the first time. A small $P$-wave contribution does not affect the obtained values., Comment: 6 pages, 4 figures

$Z_c(4430)$ discovered by the Belle and confirmed by the LHCb in $\bar{B}^0\to\psi(2S)K^-\pi^+$ is generally considered to be a charged charmonium-like state that includes minimally two quarks and two antiquarks. $Z_c(4200)$ found in $\bar{B}^0\to J/\psi K^-\pi^+$ by the Belle is also a good candidate of a charged charmonium-like state. We demonstrate that kinematical singularities in triangle loop diagrams induce a resonance-like behavior that can consistently explain the properties (mass, width, and Argand plot) of $Z_c(4430)$ and $Z_c(4200)$ from the experimental analyses. The triangle diagrams include only experimentally well-established hadrons. Applying this idea to $\Lambda_b^0\to J/\psi p\pi^-$, we also identify triangle singularities that behave like $Z_c(4200)$, but no triangle diagram is available for $Z_c(4430)$. This is consistent with the LHCb's finding that their description of the $\Lambda_b^0\to J/\psi p\pi^-$ data is significantly improved by including a $Z_c(4200)$ contribution while $Z_c(4430)$ seems to hardly contribute. Even though the proposed mechanisms have uncertainty in the absolute strengths which are currently difficult to estimate, they are certainly a compelling alternative to tetraquark-based interpretations of $Z_c(4430)$ and $Z_c(4200)$., Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures; published version; one figure on the cutoff-dependence added

We present our recent efforts to determine the matrix elements associated with the transition between the nucleon and a nucleon resonance induced by the vector current, which are necessary ingredients for models of neutrino-induced reactions in the resonance region. This is accomplished by making the comprehensive analysis of the data for various meson photo- and electro-production reactions off the nucleon within a sophisticated coupled-channels framework, which is known as the ANL-Osaka dynamical coupled-channels model. We also give a brief introduction to our project for constructing a unified neutrino reaction model conducted at the J-PARC Branch of the KEK Theory Center., Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures. Contribution to the proceedings of 18th International Workshop on Neutrino Factories and Future Neutrino Facilities Search (NuFact16), Quy Nhon, Vietnam, August 21-27, 2016

By extending the dynamical coupled-channels analysis performed in our previous work [Phys. Rev. C 88, 035209 (2013)] to include the available data of photoproduction of pi meson off the neutron, the transition amplitudes for the photo-excitation of the neutron to nucleon resonances, gamma n --> N*, at the resonance pole positions are determined. The combined fits to the data for both the proton- and neutron-target reactions also revise our results for the resonance pole positions and the gamma p --> N* transition amplitudes. Our results allow an isospin decomposition of the gamma N --> N* transition amplitudes for the isospin I=1/2 N* resonances, which is necessary for testing hadron structure models and gives crucial inputs for constructing models of neutrino-induced reactions in the nucleon resonance region., Comment: 20 pages, 12 figures. Typos, equations, and numerical values in Tables are corrected

Resonance parameters (pole masses and residues) associated with the excited states of hyperons, Lambda^* and Sigma^*, are extracted within a dynamical coupled-channels model developed recently by us [Phys. Rev. C 90, 065204 (2014)] through a comprehensive partial-wave analysis of the K^- p --> barK N, pi Sigma, pi Lambda, eta Lambda, K Xi data up to invariant mass W = 2.1 GeV. We confirm the existence of resonances corresponding to most, if not all, of the four-star resonances rated by the Particle Data Group. We also find several new resonances, and in particular propose a possible existence of a new narrow J^P=3/2^+ Lambda resonance that couples strongly to the eta Lambda channel. The J^P=1/2^- Lambda resonances located below the barK N threshold are also discussed. Comparing our extracted pole masses with the ones from a recent analysis by the Kent State University group, some significant differences in the extracted resonance parameters are found, suggesting the need of more extensive and accurate data of K^- p reactions including polarization observables to eliminate such an analysis dependence of the resonance parameters. In addition, the determined large branching ratios of the decays of high-mass resonances to the pi Sigma^* and barK^* N channels also suggest the importance of the data of 2 --> 3 reactions such as K^- p --> pi pi Lambda and K^- p --> pi barK N. Experiments on measuring cross sections and polarization observables of these fundamental reactions are highly desirable at hadron beam facilities such as J-PARC for establishing the Lambda^* and Sigma^* spectrum., Comment: 25 pages, 8 figures. Version to appear in Physical Review C

We report our recent effort on the extraction of N*- and Delta*-resonance parameters (pole masses, coupling constants, etc.) through the comprehensive analysis of pion- and photon-induced pi N, eta N, K Lambda, and K Sigma production reactions. The analysis was performed with the ANL-Osaka dynamical coupled-channels approach, which satisfies the multichannel unitarity of the S-matrix in the channel space spanned by pi N, eta N, K Lambda, K Sigma, and also three-body pi pi N that contains rho N, pi Delta, and sigma N resonant components. Ongoing projects and future plans are also discussed., 5 pages, 4 figures. Contribution to the proceedings of 15th International Conference on Hadron Spectroscopy -- HADRON2013, November 4-8, 2013, Nara, Japan

We address a question about how much resonance poles and residues extracted from data depend on a model used for the extraction, and on the precision of data. We focus on the P11 pi-N scattering and use the dynamical coupled-channel (DCC) model developed in Excited Baryon Analysis Center (EBAC) at JLab. We examine the model-dependence of the poles by varying parameters largely within the EBAC-DCC model. We find that two poles associated with the Roper resonance are fairly stable against the variation. We also study the stability of the Roper poles against different analytic structure of the P11 amplitude below pi-N threshold by using a bare nucleon model. We again find a good stability of the Roper poles., 4 pages, 4 figures, Contribution to the proceedings of 12th International Conference on Meson-Nucleon Physics and the Structure of the Nucleon (MENU2010), Williamsburg, USA, May 31-June 4 2010

We show that two P11 nucleon resonance poles near the pi Delta threshold, obtained in several analyses, are stable against large variations of parameters within a dynamical coupled-channels analysis based on meson-exchange mechanisms. By also performing an analysis based on a model with a bare nucleon state, we find that this two-pole structure is insensitive to the analytic structure of the amplitude in the region below pi N threshold. Our results are M_pole = (1363^{+9}_{-6} -i79^{+3}_{-5}) MeV and (1373^{+12}_{-10} -i114^{+14}_{-9}) MeV. We also demonstrate that the number of poles in the 1.5 GeV < W < 2 GeV region could be more than one, depending on how the structure of the single-energy solution of SAID is fitted. For three-pole solutions, our best estimated result of a pole near N(1710) listed by Particle Data Group is (1829^{+131}_{-65} -i192^{+88}_{-110}) MeV which is close to the results of several previous analyses. Our results indicate the need of more accurate pi N reaction data in the W > 1.6 GeV region for high precision resonance extractions., 15 pages, 4 figures