The decay properties of the A 2-meson are studied in the reactions π +p → pA 2 + and π +p → Δ ++A 2 0 at 5 GeV/ c. Branching ratios into ϱπ, ηπ, K K and X π are given (tables 5 and 6). A J P Dalitz-plot analysis of the total A 2 0 peak confirms that 2 + assignment. A double peak analysis excludes 1 − as a pure state in either half and favours 2 + in both.
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