Abstract
The spectrum of excited states in the hypernucleus 13ΛC was studied at the Brookhaven Alternate Gradient Synchrotron using the (K-, π- reaction on an enriched 13C target. γ rays coincident with the p1/2Λ state were observed using two large sodium iodide detectors. We interpret them as arising from the p1/2Λ → s1/2 Λ transition 13ΛC. in This represents the first direct observation of a γ ray associated with the transition of a hyperon between major nuclear shells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4343-4346 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 9 Jun 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |