Does the D-/D+ production asymmetry decrease at large x(F)?

Authors
Carvalho, F Duraes, FO Navarra, FS Nielsen, M
Citation
F. Carvalho et al., Does the D-/D+ production asymmetry decrease at large x(F)?, PHYS REV L, 86(24), 2001, pp. 5434-5437
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
24
Year of publication
2001
Pages
5434 - 5437
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(20010611)86:24<5434:DTDPAD>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
We have applied the meson cloud model to calculate the asymmetries in D and D-s meson production in high-energy Sigma (-)-nucleus and pi (-)-nucleus c ollisions. We find a good agreement with recent data. Our results suggest t hat the asymmetries may decrease at large x(F).