STUDY OF RESONANCES IN THE Σ-π SYSTEM

In order to study resonances in the {Sigma}-{pi} system, we have analyzed reactions in which a {Sigma} hyperon and two or three pions are produced in K{sup -}-p interactions at 1.22 {+-} 0.040 and 1.51 {+-} 0.050 GeV/c incident K{sup -} momentum (i. e., 1895 and 2025 MeV center-of-mass energy), using the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory's 72-in. hydrogen bubble chamber

A measurement of the regeneration parameter in the 100 GeV/C range

We propose a wire chamber experiment to measure the coherent regenerator parameter {rho} in hydrogen in the 60 to 120 GeV/c range. In this report we show that, by using the neutral beam at NAL and currently existing apparatus, {rho} can be measured in the momentum range from 90 to 110 GeV/c to a precision of {approx} {+-}5 x 10{sup -4} and its phase to {approx} {+-} 8 degrees. This results in an uncertainty in {Delta}{sigma} = {sigma}({bar K}{sup 0}p) - ({sigma}K{sup 0}p) of {approx} {+-}0.10mb

The Relationship of Age and Other Baseline Factors to Outcome of Initial Surgery for Intermittent Exotropia

Purpose: To determine whether age at surgery is associated with surgical outcome of intermittent exotropia (IXT) at 3 years. Design: Secondary analysis of pooled data from a randomized trial. Methods: A total of 197 children 3 to <11 years of age with basic-type IXT of 15-40 prism diopters (Δ) were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 surgical procedures for treatment of intermittent exotropia. Masked examinations were conducted every 6 months for 3 years. The primary outcome was suboptimal surgical outcome by 3 years, defined as constant or intermittent exotropia of ≥10 Δ at distance or near by simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT); constant esotropia of ≥6 Δ at distance or near by SPCT; or decrease in near stereoacuity of ≥2 octaves, at any masked examination; or reoperation without meeting any of these criteria. Results: The cumulative probability of a suboptimal surgical outcome by 3 years was 28% (19 of 72) for children 3 to <5 years of age, compared with 50% (57 of 125) for children 5 to <11 years of age (adjusted hazard ratio = 2.05; 95% confidence interval = 1.16 to 3.60). No statistically significant associations were found between suboptimal outcome and other baseline factors (magnitude of deviation, control score, fixation preference, or near stereoacuity) (P values ≥ .20). Conclusions: This analysis suggests that in children with IXT, younger age at surgery (3 to <5 years) is associated with better surgical outcomes; however, further evidence from a randomized trial comparing immediate with delayed surgery is needed for confirmation