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Degree

Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Physics (Arts and Sciences), 2001.

Abstract

We study data acquired at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility to obtain cross sections for the reaction:

e+p→e′+K^0∗(892)+Σ⁺(1189),

measuring cross sections at a beam energy of 4.2 GeV of a few hunderd nb, depending on the available energy in the reaction. A second measurement is made, strictly as a consistency check, which about half as much data taken at a beam energy of 4.4 GeV.

The particles detected in the final state include the scattered electron, and the K^0∗ decay products, K⁺ and π⁻. Our statistical error is on the order of 15%.

This represents the first-ever measurement of this final state with an electron beam. These data are expected to be an important test of theoretical models of the process.

Subject Headings

Physics, Nuclear

Keywords

kaon; strange; CEBAF; sigma

Advisor

Kenneth Hicks

Pages

147p.

Document number: ohiou1000211618
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1000211618

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