On possible existence of the dibaryon resonance $d^*_1$ and its role in the $npγ$ and $pdγ$ processes below the pion threshold

Abstract

We give reasons for the existence of the NN decoupled dibaryon resonance $d^*_1$(1956). Strong evidence for its presence has first been found in the energy spectrum of coincident photons emitted at $\pm 90^0$ from the $pp \to γγX$ process at 216 MeV measured by the DIB2$γ$ collaboration at JINR. As further experimental indications of the $d^*_1$(1956) existence we present those found in the available photon energy spectra of $npγ$, $pdγ$, and $pAγ$ reactions below the pion threshold. It is noted that serious discrepancies between the $npγ$ and $pdγ$ experimental cross sections and theoretical calculations can reasonably be explained by the fact that latter did not take into account the $d^*_1$ effect.