Triangle relations for XYZ states

Abstract

We propose novel triangle relations, not the well-known triangle singularity, for better understanding of the exotic XYZ states. Nine XYZ resonances, X(3872), Y(4230), Zc(3900), X(4012), Y(4360/4390), Zc(4020), X(4274), Y(4660), and Zcs(3985) have been classified into triples to construct three triangles based on the assumption that they are all tetra-quark states. We also suggest some channels deserving search for with high priority based on this hypothesis, as well as predictions of a few production/decay rates of these channels. We hope further experimental studies of the XYZ states will benefit from our results.