Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Results are presented for a unified analysis of the reactions pp → pp, πd → πd and πd → pp over the center-of-mass energy interval from pion threshold to approximately 2.4 GeV. These results for πd → pp and πd elastic scattering are superior to previous VPI analyses of these reactions. In particular, the overall phase in πd → pp has now been determined. Comparisons and predictions are made with previous (separate and unified) analyses of this two-baryon system. Several partial wave amplitudes show resonance-like behavior in these reactions. / Ph. D.

Thesis (MSc. (Natural and Agricultural Sciences)) -- University of Pretoria, 2009. / Summary in English. Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126).

A Partial Waves Analysis (PWA) of gamma p to Delta++ X to p pi+ pi- (eta) data taken with the CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab is presented in this work. This reaction is of interest because the Delta++ restricts the isospin of the possible X states, leaving the PWA with a smaller combination of partial waves, making it ideal to look for exotic mesons. It was proposed by Isgur and Paton that photoproduction is a plausible source for the Jpc=1-+ state through flux tube excitation. The pi1(1400) is such a state that has been produced with the use of hadron production but it has yet to be seen in photoproduction. A mass independent amplitude analysis of this channel was performed, followed by a mass dependent fit to extract the resonance parameters. The procedure used an event-based maximum likelihood method to maintain all correlations in the kinematics. The intensity and phase motion is mapped out for the contributing signals without requiring assumptions about the underlying processes. The strength of the PWA is in the analysis of the phase motion, which for resonance behavior is well defined. In the data presented, the eta pi- invariant mass spectrum shows contributions from the a0(980) and a2(1320) partial waves. No pi1 was observed under a clear a2 signal after the angular distributions of the decay products were analyzed using an amplitude analysis. In addition, this dissertation discusses trends in the data, along with the implemented techniques.

Neste trabalho estudamos o processo de ressonância colisional o que nos permitiu aumentar a taxa de formação molecular em até seis vezes. Isto foi feito variando-se a temperatura atômica de uma amostra inicialmente aprisionada em uma armadilha magneto óptica (MOT) através de um passo de resfriamento do tipo melaço óptico (molasses). Uma explicação qualitativa foi apresentada para o efeito observando as soluções das funções de ondas parciais para átomos interagentes no estado fundamental. Carregamos uma armadilha óptica de dipolo formada por um laser de Ti:Safira. Por fim, ressaltamos a importância de tais resultados para o nosso grupo de pesquisas e a sua utilização em futuros experimentos. / In this work, we study a partial wave resonance process which allows us to increase the molecule formation rate up to six times. This was done by an atomic temperature variation which was first trapped in a magneto optical trap (MOT) by applying a molasses stage. A qualitative explanation was presented for the observed effect through the partial waves solutions for ground states interacting atoms. We loaded an optical dipole trap formed by a Ti:Sapphire laser. Finally, we discuss the importance of such results for our research and their use in future experiments.

Neste trabalho estudamos o processo de ressonância colisional o que nos permitiu aumentar a taxa de formação molecular em até seis vezes. Isto foi feito variando-se a temperatura atômica de uma amostra inicialmente aprisionada em uma armadilha magneto óptica (MOT) através de um passo de resfriamento do tipo melaço óptico (molasses). Uma explicação qualitativa foi apresentada para o efeito observando as soluções das funções de ondas parciais para átomos interagentes no estado fundamental. Carregamos uma armadilha óptica de dipolo formada por um laser de Ti:Safira. Por fim, ressaltamos a importância de tais resultados para o nosso grupo de pesquisas e a sua utilização em futuros experimentos. / In this work, we study a partial wave resonance process which allows us to increase the molecule formation rate up to six times. This was done by an atomic temperature variation which was first trapped in a magneto optical trap (MOT) by applying a molasses stage. A qualitative explanation was presented for the observed effect through the partial waves solutions for ground states interacting atoms. We loaded an optical dipole trap formed by a Ti:Sapphire laser. Finally, we discuss the importance of such results for our research and their use in future experiments.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(理学) / 甲第21568号 / 理博第4475号 / 新制||理||1642(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院理学研究科物理学・宇宙物理学専攻 / (主査)教授 青木 慎也, 教授 田中 貴浩, 准教授 髙山 史宏 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

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