Some aspects of $Θ^+$ parity determination in the reaction $γN\to Θ^+ \bar{K}\to N K \bar{K}$

Abstract

We analyze the problem of how to determine the parity of the $Θ^+$ pentaquark in the reaction $γN\to KΘ\to NK\bar{K}$, where $N=n,p$. Our model calculations indicate that the contribution of the non-resonant background of the reaction $γN\to NK\bar{K}$ cannot be neglected, and that suggestions to determine the parity based solely on the initial-stage process $γN\to KΘ$ cannot be implemented cleanly. We discuss the various mechanisms that contribute to the background, and we identify some spin observables which are sensitive.