Two-pole structure of the $b_1$(1235) axial-vector meson

Abstract

We investigate the dynamical generation of the $b_1$ meson in the $\pi\omega$ interaction, using the fully off-mass-shell coupled-channel formalism with the $\pi\omega$, $\eta\rho$, $\pi\phi$, and $K\bar{K}^*$ channels included. We first construct the Feynman amplitudes for the sixteen different kernel amplitudes, considering only the $t$ and $u$ channels. Solving the coupled integral equation, we obtain the transition amplitude for the $\pi\omega$ interaction. We select the axial-vector and isovector channels from the partial-wave expansion and single out the two poles corresponding to the $b_1$ mesons: $(1306-i70)$ MeV and $(1356-i65)$ MeV. They are located below the $K\bar{K}^*$ threshold. The first pole lies below the $\eta\rho$ threshold by about 10 MeV, whereas the second one emerges above it by about 40 MeV. We analyze the effects of the two poles and background contributions to the $\pi\omega$ total cross section by using a toy model.