OFF-SHELL EFFECTS FOR THE REACTION PP-]PI-D AT HIGH-ENERGIES

The reaction pp --> pi d is studied in a relativistic meson rescatteri ng model. For 1.3 < T-p < 2.4 GeV the differential cross section and t he asymmetry are calculated and compared to experiment. The model intr oduces simple form factors for the leading pi N partial waves which de pend on the virtuality of the exchanged mesons, pi and rho. All remain ing input is derived from experimental constraints. The data can be de scribed by energy-independent form factors. The asymmetries are sensit ive to pp distortion factors and further details of the model.