Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Scientific paper
1999-10-28
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
8 LaTeX pages, uses hyperon99_paper.sty which is included; Talk given at Hyperon 99: Hyperon Physics Symposium, Batavia, IL, 2
Scientific paper
Main theoretical approaches to weak radiative hyperon decays are briefly reviewed. It is emphasized that only approaches with great predictive power should be seriously considered when seeking a resolution of the puzzle presented by observed large negative asymmetry alpha (Sigma ^+ --> p gamma). In such cases, asymmetry in the Xi ^0 --> Lambda gamma decay is always large while its sign is positive (negative) if Hara's theorem is violated (satisfied). Measuring this asymmetry is therefore crucial for determining whether the large value of alpha (Sigma ^+ --> p gamma) is due to large SU(3) breaking or to some deeper reason. Some arguments suggesting that violation of Hara's theorem might be a feature of Nature, and hints as to its possible origin are also given.
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