Production of $\Theta^+$ Hypernuclei with the $(K^+,\pi^+)$ reaction

Abstract

We present results on the production of bound states of $\Theta^+$ in nuclei using the $(K^+,\pi^+)$ reaction. By taking into account the states obtained within a wide range of strength of the $\Theta^+$ nucleus optical potential, plus the possibility to replace different nucleons of the nucleus, we obtain an excitation spectra with clearly differentiated peaks. The magnitude of the calculated cross sections is well within reachable range.