Record |
Author |
BABAR Collaboration (Lees, J.P. et al); Martinez-Vidal, F.; Oyanguren, A. |
Title |
Search for a Stable Six-Quark State at BABAR |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Physical Review Letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. Lett. |
Volume |
122 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
072002 - 7pp |
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Abstract |
Recent investigations have suggested that the six-quark combination uuddss could be a deeply bound state (S) that has eluded detection so far, and a potential dark matter candidate. We report the first search for a stable, doubly strange six-quark state in (sic) > S (Lambda) over bar(Lambda) over bar decays based on a sample of 90 x 10(6)(sic)(2S) and 110 x 10(6)(sic)(3S) decays collected by the BABAR experiment. No signal is observed, and 90% confidence level limits on the combined (sic)(2S, 3S) -> S (Lambda) over bar(Lambda) over bar branching fraction in the range (1.2-1.4) x 10(-7) are derived for m(s) < 2.05 GeV. These bounds set stringent limits on the existence of such exotic particles. |
Address |
[Lees, J. P.; Poireau, V; Tisserand, V] Univ Savoie, Lab Annecy le Vieux Phys Particules LAPP, CNRS IN2P3, F-74941 Annecy Le Vieux, France |
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Publisher |
Amer Physical Soc |
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Language |
English |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0031-9007 |
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Notes |
WOS:000459583400006 |
Approved |
no |
Is ISI |
yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
3921 |
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