Formation of Essential Kaonic Nuclei, “K − pp”

Abstract

We have reviewed our theoretical calculations of the formation of a deeply bound K−pp state with I = 1/2, Jπ = 0− by the 3He(in-flight K−, n) reaction at \({p_{K^-} = 1.0}\) rm GeV/c and θlab = 0° for the forthcoming J-PARC E15 experiment. The expected inclusive and semiexclusive spectra have been calculated within the framework of a distorted-wave impulse approximation using the Green’s function method. The advantage of the use of the 3He target for the 3He(K−, N) reactions are emphasized.