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We perform analysis of the near-threshold $J/\psi $ photoproduction data off the proton based on the high skewness expansion ( $\xi \to 1$) of the cross-section in Ref. [1]. This expansion allows to separate the corresponding gluonic form factors, in much the same way as this is done in the electro-magnetic case with the Rosenbluth separation. We examine the independence of the extracted form factors with the photon beam energy. In Ref. [1] these form factors, in the leading-moment approximation, are related to the proton's gluon Gravitational Form Factors (gGFF). Using this approximation, we compare the extracted data points with lattice calculations in the region of momentum transfer squared of $1<|t|<2$ GeV$^{2}$, where the data and lattice results overlap. Such analysis demonstrates the possibility of extracting some combinations of the gGFFs from the data at high $t$, complementary to the lattice calculations available in the low $t$ region. However, higher statistics is needed to more accurately check the predicted $\xi$-scaling behavior of the data and compare with the lattice results, thus testing the theoretical assumptions used in Ref. [1].

New high-statistics total cross section data for $\gamma p\to J/\psi p$ from the GLUonic EXcitation (GlueX) experiment are fitted in a search for the exotic $P_c(4312)^+$ state observed by the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) collaboration. The integrated luminosity of this GlueX experiment was about $320~\mathrm{pb^{-1}}$. The fits show that destructive interference involving an $S$-wave resonance and associated non-resonance background produces a sharp dip structure about $75~\mathrm{MeV}$ below the LHCb mass, in the same location as a similar structure is seen in the data. Limitations of the employed model and the need for improved statistics are discussed., Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures, 2 tables

High-accuracy $\Upsilon$-meson photoproduction data from EIC and EicC experiments will allow the measurement of the near-threshold total cross section of the reaction $\gamma p\to\Upsilon p$, from which the absolute value of the $\Upsilon p$ scattering length, $|\alpha_{\Upsilon p}|$, can be extracted using a Vector-Meson Dominance model. For this evaluation, we used $\Upsilon$-meson photoproduction quasi-data from the QCD approach (the production amplitude can be factorized in terms of gluonic generalized parton distributions and the quarkonium distribution amplitude). A comparative analysis of $|\alpha_{\Upsilon p}|$ with the recently determined scattering lengths for $\omega p$, $\phi p$, and $J/\psi p$ using the A2, CLAS, and GlueX experimental data are performed. The role of the "young" vector-meson effect is evaluated., Comment: 6 pages, 6 figures, 3 tables

The $J/\psi$-$p$ scattering length, $\alpha_{J/\psi p}$, can be extracted from the $J/\psi$ photoproduction cross section near threshold using the Vector Meson Dominance (VMD) model to relate the reaction $\gamma p \to J/\psi p$ to $J/\psi p \to J/\psi p$. Such estimates based on experimental data result in values for $|\alpha_{J/\psi p}|$, which are much lower than most of the theoretical predictions. In this work, we study the relations between the different results, depending on the use of the total or the differential cross sections, and the method of extrapolating the data to threshold in the case of a low-statistics data sample, such as the near threshold $J/\psi$ photoproduction dataset. We estimate a range for $|\alpha_{J/\psi p}|$ of $0.003$ to $0.025$~fm as extracted from experimental data within the VMD model and discuss possible reasons for such lower values compared to the theoretical results., Comment: 10 pages, 2 figures

We propose to create a secondary beam of neutral kaons in Hall D at Jefferson Lab to be used with the GlueX experimental setup for strange hadron spectroscopy. The superior CEBAF electron beam will enable a flux on the order of $1\times 10^4~K_L/sec$, which exceeds the flux of that previously attained at SLAC by three orders of magnitude. The use of a deuteron target will provide first measurements ever with neutral kaons on neutrons. The experiment will measure both differential cross sections and self-analyzed polarizations of the produced $\Lambda$, $\Sigma$, $\Xi$, and $\Omega$ hyperons using the GlueX detector at the Jefferson Lab Hall D. The measurements will span CM $\cos\theta$ from $-0.95$ to 0.95 in the range W = 1490 MeV to 2500 MeV. The new data will significantly constrain the partial wave analyses and reduce model-dependent uncertainties in the extraction of the properties and pole positions of the strange hyperon resonances, and establish the orbitally excited multiplets in the spectra of the $\Xi$ and $\Omega$ hyperons. Comparison with the corresponding multiplets in the spectra of the charm and bottom hyperons will provide insight into he accuracy of QCD-based calculations over a large range of masses. The proposed facility will have a defining impact in the strange meson sector through measurements of the final state $K\pi$ system up to 2 GeV invariant mass. This will allow the determination of pole positions and widths of all relevant $K^\ast(K\pi)$ $S$-,$P$-,$D$-,$F$-, and $G$-wave resonances, settle the question of the existence or nonexistence of scalar meson $\kappa/K_0^\ast(700)$ and improve the constrains on their pole parameters. Subsequently improving our knowledge of the low-lying scalar nonet in general., Comment: Final version of the KLF Proposal [C12-19-001] approved by JLab PAC48. The intermediate version of the proposal was posted in arXiv:1707.05284 [hep-ex]. 103 pages, 52 figures, 8 tables, 324 references. Several typos were fixed

The high accuracy $\phi $-meson photoproduction data from the CLAS experiment in Hall~B of Jefferson Laboratory allow us to determine the near-threshold total cross section of the $\gamma p\to\phi p$ reaction and use it for evaluating the $\phi p$ scattering length $\alpha_{\phi p}$. These data result in an absolute value of $|\alpha_{\phi p}| = (0.063\pm 0.010)$~fm, which is smaller than the typical hadron size. A comparative analysis of $\alpha_{\phi p}$ with the previously determined scattering lengths for $\omega p$ and $J/\psi p$ from the A2 and GlueX experiments is performed., Comment: 5 pages, 2 figures, 1 figure added

The quality of the recent GlueX $J/\psi $ photoproduction data from Hall~D at Jefferson Laboratory, and the proximity of the data to the energy threshold, gives access to a variety of interesting physics aspects. As an example, an estimation of the $J/\psi$-nucleon scattering length $\alpha_{J/\psi p}$ is provided within the vector meson dominance model. It results in $|\alpha_{J/\psi p}| = (3.08\pm 0.55 ({\rm stat.}) \pm 0.45 ({\rm syst.}))$~mfm., Comment: 5 pages, 2 figures, v1 had a typo