X(3872) and the bound state problem of $D^0\bar{D}^{\ast0}$ ($\bar{D}^0{D}^{\ast0}$) in a chiral quark model

Abstract

The bound state problem of $D^0\bar{D}^{\ast0}$ ($\bar{D}^0{D}^{\ast0}$) is relevant to the molecular interpretation of the X(3872). We investigated this problem in a chiral quark model by solving the resonating group method equation. We found the system is unbound through S-wave $π$ and $σ$ interactions. The inclusion of $ρ$ and $ω$ meson exchanges is helpful to the formation of a molecule. Because the binding energy relies on the coupling constants, we cannot draw a definite conclusion whether a molecular state exists in $D^0\bar{D}^{\ast0}$ ($\bar{D}^0{D}^{\ast0}$) system. When moving on to the bottom counterpart, we obtained an S-wave $B\bar{B}^\ast$ state.