On modeling the scalar meson dynamics with Resonance Chiral Theory

Abstract

The features of the Resonance Chiral Theory (RChT) related to the description of the lightest scalar resonances, sigma, f0(980) and a0(980), are discussed. Major attention is paid to the fits of the invariant mass distributions in the radiative decays of the phi(1020) meson. The study of the scalar sector in RChT is motivated by the success of the theory predictive power in numerous processes with other types of resonances. We conclude that RChT is sufficiently flexible to describe these decays, however the further quantitative improvement is required. The technical work-outs and related important questions are outlined.