Abstract
We consider the chiral expansion of the threshold amplitude for the reaction γp → π0π0p to order script O sign (M2π). We substantiate a claim that this photoproduction channel is significantly enhanced close to threshold due to pion loops. A precise measurement of the corresponding cross sections is called for which allows to test chiral perturbation theory.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-23 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physics Letters B |
Volume | 382 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Aug 1996 |