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6.1 VP transition F.F.

The paradigmatic example of VP transition form factors is , which has been explored above the -threshold through -annihilation and, quite independently, in the interval through the Dalitz decay . The global set of experimental data, taken from ref. [13], are displayed in Fig.(8) . Again, a simple -meson Breit-Wigner gives a rough description of the data in the two separate regions, below and above the -peak. The slope parameter has been measured to correspond to , somewhat below the -mass. Of course the data in the higher mass region give possible evidence for excited states. The situation is discussed in detail by Donnachie and Clegg [14]. Daphne is expected to play a major role in clarifying the whole matter.

 
Figure 8: Study of the transition form factor in decay and in the reaction . Details can be found in ref.[13]. 

The SU(3) rotated version of the above transition should be observed by Daphne and, if higher energies are reachable, its crossed version could be studied too. Comparison with the case could be of interest when studying SU(3)-breaking in this sector.



Carlos E.Piedrafita