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N. Tazimi

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A Colour-Casimir Adjacency Matrix Approach to Fully-Heavy Tetraquarks

We present a phenomenological framework for fully-heavy tetraquark spectroscopy based on the spectral theory of weighted graphs. The four valence partons are vertices of the complete graph $K_4$, with edge weights determined by colour-Casimir factors in the two colour-singlet diquark-antidiquark channels, $\bar{3}\otimes3$ and $6\otimes\bar{6}$. A physical state is described as a coherent mixture of these channels through one mixing angle. Unlike an earlier Laplacian-based version, we obtain the spectrum by directly diagonalising the colour-weighted adjacency matrix. We show analytically that the two constructions are inequivalent and that the Laplacian reverses the physically expected relation between colour attraction and mass ordering. Using $X(6900)$, $X(7100)$, and the tentative $X(7200)$ to determine the mixing angle, energy scale, and effective charm mass, we find $\alpha=0.740$, $\gamma=23.2$ MeV, and $m_c=1.77$ GeV. Since three parameters are fixed by three inputs, this calibration is not an independent statistical test. The predictive content comes from applying the same parameters elsewhere: the all-bottom ground state is predicted at 18.7-18.9 GeV, while the colour-only model under-binds $T_{cc}^+$ by about 93 MeV. This discrepancy provides a quantitative indication of long-range molecular dynamics beyond a compact four-parton colour graph. We discuss the tentative nature of $X(7200)$, the tension with the CMS radial-excitation interpretation, and the limitations of a static model without spin, orbital, or decay dynamics.

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Rare Exclusive Top Decays t , b M and Vector-Meson Helicity

We present a leading-order study of the rare exclusive decays $t \to bM$, where $M$ denotes a pseudoscalar or vector meson. Starting from the tree-level transition $t \to bW^* \to b(q\bar q')$ and using a factorization approximation, we derive compact expressions for the amplitudes and partial widths in which the long-distance QCD dynamics is encoded in the meson decay constants $f_M$. We provide numerical branching-ratio predictions for representative modes such as $t \to b\pi^+$, $t \to bK^+$, $t \to bD_s^{(*)}$, and $t \to bB_c^{(*)}$, finding $\mathrm{Br} \sim 10^{-8}$--$10^{-7}$. For vector final states, we derive helicity amplitudes and Standard-Model polarization fractions, and we outline the sensitivity of these observables to anomalous chiral $tWb$ couplings in the limit $m_b \to 0$. Our results provide an updated Standard Model (SM) baseline for rare exclusive top-quark decays and a starting point for EFT interpretations of non-standard charged-current interactions.

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Probing the Internal Structure of $X(3872)$ via Magnetic Moment: Distinguishing Color-Singlet and Compact Configurations

The nature of the $X(3872)$ exotic hadron remains one of the most debated questions in hadron spectroscopy. We calculate its magnetic moment within a non-relativistic quark model that includes the three-body force arising from the cubic Casimir operator of $SU(3)_C$ with consistent dimensional analysis. Unlike previous works that used an uncontrolled large coupling, we fix the three-body strength using the realistic value of $\sim 10$--$20$ MeV extracted from the recent analysis of Noh et al.~(2024) based on lattice QCD and baryon spectroscopy. We find that the magnetic moment predictions fall into two distinct regions: the pure color-singlet configuration yields $\mu_X = -0.99 \pm 0.02\,\mu_N$, while the compact configurations yield $\mu_X = -1.17$ to $-1.23\,\mu_N$. The difference between the two compact scenarios ($0.06\,\mu_N$) is comparable to the systematic uncertainty of the model ($\sim 0.15\,\mu_N$) and should be interpreted with caution. However, the distinction between the pure color-singlet and the compact scenarios ($\sim 0.18$--$0.24\,\mu_N$) is larger than the estimated model systematic uncertainty and may provide a qualitative structural indicator. We emphasize that the pure color-singlet configuration is a simplified proxy for a molecule and does not represent a physical $D^0\bar{D}^{*0}$ molecule with large spatial extent. A full molecular treatment would require coupled-channel dynamics and long-range pion-exchange potentials, which are beyond the scope of this work. We also resolve a long-standing dimensional inconsistency in the cubic Casimir three-body force formulation and demonstrate through a detailed sensitivity and uncertainty analysis that our conclusions are robust for the physically relevant range of the three-body coupling.

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Pentaquark Bound States and Regge Trajectories in QCD via Bethe Salpeter Formalism

We present a comprehensive calculation of pentaquark masses and Regge trajectories within the framework of the Godfrey-Isgur relativized quark model. The pentaquark is treated as a meson-baryon molecular system, and the bound state is solved using the Bethe-Salpeter equation with the effective meson-baryon interaction motivated by GI, including smearing, running coupling, and spin-spin interactions. Using the latest PDG data for the known Pc and Pcs states, we compute the ground state and first two radial excitations for four pentaquark candidates: Pc(4440), Pc(4457), Pcs(4338), and Pcs(4459). The calculated masses are in excellent agreement with experiment. We also construct radial Regge trajectories in the (n, M^2) plane. Within the three calculated radial levels, the trajectories are approximately linear, with slopes comparable to those reported for ordinary hadrons. These results are consistent with a common confinement-driven pattern, but do not establish its universality.

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Kapitza Inspired Effective Interaction for the Exotic State X(3872): A Coupled-Channel Potential Model Study

The X(3872) remains one of the most intriguing exotic hadrons, lying extremely close to the $D^0\bar{D}^{*0}$ threshold. We construct an effective potential consisting of Coulomb, linear confinement and a Kapitza-inspired term representing the averaged effect of fast gluonic fluctuations. Numerical solution of the Schr\"odinger equation shows that this term provides effective attraction in the intermediate-distance region, yielding a ground-state mass of $3871.7 \pm 0.9$ MeV in excellent agreement with experiment. Coupled-channel analysis indicates a dominant molecular component ($\sim 65\%-72\%$) with a significant compact tetraquark core ($\sim 28\%-35\%$). We also present predictions for low-lying excited states. The model offers a physically motivated mechanism for threshold tuning.

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Kapitza Dynamics as a New Stabilization Mechanism for Heavy Tetraquarks

We investigate a Kapitza-inspired mechanism in which rapid oscillations in the heavy-quark interaction generate an effective short-range repulsive term in the diquark--antidiquark potential. The resulting $1/r^{4}$ contribution prevents collapse at short distances and produces a stable minimum in the effective potential. Within a diquark--antidiquark picture, we construct a modified Cornell-type potential and analyze the spectrum of heavy tetraquarks using a Gaussian variational method. We compute the binding energies, wave functions, radii, and mass spectra of charm and bottom tetraquarks, including the $X(3872)$, $T_{bb}$, and fully heavy $bb\bar{b}\bar{b}$ states. The model reproduces the mass of the $X(3872)$ and predicts a deeply bound $T_{bb}$ state consistent with lattice QCD. The fully heavy $bb\bar{b}\bar{b}$ mass also agrees with recent lattice determinations. Our results indicate that the Kapitza mechanism provides a natural and robust stabilization effect in multiquark systems and offers a unified description of molecular-like and compact tetraquark configurations.

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Determination of the Energy Eigenvalues of the Varshni-Hellmann Potential

In this paper, we solve the bound state problem for Varshni-Hellmann potential via a useful technique. In our technique, we obtain the bound state solution of the Schrodinger equation for the Varshni-Hellmann potential via ansatz method. We obtain the energy eigenvalues and the corresponding eigen-functions. Also, the behavior of the energy spectra for both the ground and the excited state of the two body systems is illustrated graphically. The similarity of our results to the accurate numerical values is indicative of the efficiency of our technique.

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Replies to Comments on "Tetraquarks as Diquark-Antidiquark Bound Systems"

The present paper is written in response to the critical comments of M.R. Hadizadeh on our original paper Tetraquarks as diquark-antidiquark bound systems [Phys. Lett. B 741, 124 (2015), arXiv:1505.07510]. We present our clarifications on his arguments against the accuracy of the procedure and results of the study. The arguments turn out to stem mainly from the critic's misunderstanding of the issues discussed in the original paper.

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Description of Heavy Quark $\overline{MS}$ Mass by Lippmann Schwinger Equation

Quark masses are of great prominence in high-energy physics. In this paper, we have studied the heavy meson systems via solving the Lippmann-Schwinger equation by using the Martin potential for heavy quark masses. We have also attempted to use Martin potential to find an acceptable mass spectrum for heavy quarkonia. We obtained this spectrum via minimal phenomenological model (M. Melles, Phys. Rev. D \textbf{62}: 074019 2000). The mass spectra for $b\bar{b}$ and $c\bar{c}$ are calculated without taking into account the relativistic corrections and spin-dependent effects. The obtained mass spectra turn out to fit the experimental findings. By using the conventional spectrum, we extract the pole mass of heavy quarks and use it along with the relation between $\overline{MS}$ mass (modified minimal subtraction scheme) and the on-shell quark mass to find $\overline{MS}$ mass for these quarks. The obtained results for $\overline{MS}$ mass are in good agreement with corresponding values reported in the literature.

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Heavy Mesons Spectroscopy

In this paper, we use Martin and Coulomb-Linear potentials and solve Lippman-Schwinger equation and then identify $b\bar{c}$ energy levels. Moreover, we predict results for such energy levels as that of $t\bar{t}$ (in its short half-life) which is not observed. We showed our results are consistent with previous findings in literature. Also investigating spectrum of eigen-values, we obtain stability interval for Yukawa-Linear potential.

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Tetraquarks as Diquark Antidiquark Bound Systems

In this paper, we study four-body systems consisting of diquark antidiquark, and we analyze diquark-antidiquark in the framework of a two body (pseudo point) problem. We solve Lippman Schwinger equation numerically for charm diquark antidiquark systems and find the eigenvalues to calculate the binding energies and masses of heavy tetraquarks with hidden charms. Our results are in good agreement with theoretical and experimental data.

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