
Exploring the electromagnetic properties of the Ξ(′,∗)
c¯
D∗
sand Ω(∗)
c¯
D∗
smolecular states
Fu-Lai Wang1,2,3,∗Si-Qiang Luo1,2,3,†Hong-Yan Zhou1,2,‡Zhan-Wei Liu1,2,3,§and Xiang Liu1,2,3,4¶
1School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
2Research Center for Hadron and CSR Physics, Lanzhou University and Institute of Modern Physics of CAS, Lanzhou 730000, China
3Lanzhou Center for Theoretical Physics, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics of Gansu Province,
and Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
4Key Laboratory of Quantum Theory and Applications of MoE, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
This paper presents a systematic investigation of the electromagnetic properties of the hidden-charm molec-
ular pentaquarks within the constituent quark model. Specifically, it focuses on two types of pentaquarks: the
Ξ(′,∗)
c¯
D∗
s-type pentaquarks with double strangeness and the Ω(∗)
c¯
D∗
s-type pentaquarks with triple strangeness. The
study explores various electromagnetic properties, including the magnetic moments, the transition magnetic
moments, and the radiative decay behavior of these pentaquarks. To ensure realistic calculations, the S-Dwave
mixing effect and the coupled channel effect are taken into account. By examining the electromagnetic proper-
ties of the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks with double and triple strangeness, this research contributes to
the deeper understanding of their spectroscopic behavior. These findings form a valuable addition to the ongoing
investigation into the broader spectrum of properties exhibited by the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks.
I. INTRODUCTION
Since the observation of the charmoniumlike state X(3872)
in 2003, numerous new hadronic states have been experimen-
tally observed, leading to extensive discussions about their
properties. These efforts have significantly enriched our un-
derstanding of the hadron spectroscopy [1–22]. Moreover,
these studies have been valuable in deepening our understand-
ing of the nonperturbative behavior of the strong interactions.
Among the various assignments proposed for the observed
new hadronic states, the molecular state explanation has
gained popularity. Notably, in 2015, the LHCb Collabora-
tion observed two Pcstates [23] and subsequently reported
two substructures, namely Pc(4440) and Pc(4457) [24], corre-
sponding to the previously observed Pc(4450) [23]. Further-
more, they discovered a new state, Pc(4312), through a de-
tailed analysis of the Λb→J/ψpK process [24]. The LHCb
experiment has provided strong experimental evidence for the
existence of the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks of the
Σc¯
D(∗)type [25–31]. In subsequent years, LHCb reported
the evidence for Pcs(4459) [32] and observed PΛ
ψs(4338) [33].
These exciting experimental advancements have not only en-
riched the hidden-charm pentaquark family [34–71,73?–
80], but have also inspired theorists to investigate the hidden-
charm molecular pentaquarks of the Pcss(s)type [81–84]. In
recent years, the Lanzhou group has conducted extensive stud-
ies on the mass spectra of the hidden-charm molecular pen-
taquarks with double and triple strangeness. Specifically, their
investigations have focused on the Ξ(′,∗)
c¯
D(∗)
s[81] and Ω(∗)
c¯
D(∗)
s
[82] interactions. These studies have provided valuable in-
sights into the properties and characteristics of these exotic
hadronic states.
∗wangfl2016@lzu.edu.cn
†luosq15@lzu.edu.cn
‡zhouhy20@lzu.edu.cn
§liuzhanwei@lzu.edu.cn
¶xiangliu@lzu.edu.cn
Currently, the investigation of the properties of the hidden-
charm molecular pentaquarks remains a fascinating and sig-
nificant research topic in hadron physics. It offers valuable in-
sights for constructing a comprehensive family of the hidden-
charm molecular pentaquarks. The study of the electromag-
netic properties serves as an effective approach to unveil the
inner structures of hadrons. A notable example is the success-
ful application of the constituent quark model in describing
the magnetic moments of the decuplet and octet baryons [85–
87], with corresponding experimental data available [88].
Given the importance of the electromagnetic properties,
it is crucial to investigate the electromagnetic characteristics
of the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks. Some discus-
sions on the electromagnetic properties of the Σ(∗)
c¯
D(∗)-type
and Ξ(′,∗)
c¯
D(∗)-type hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks have
been conducted within the constituent quark model [89–92].
These studies shed light on the inner structures of the dis-
cussed hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks. However, it is
important to note that the exploration of the electromagnetic
properties for the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks is still
in its early stages. Thus, further efforts are required to obtain a
comprehensive understanding of the electromagnetic proper-
ties of various types of hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks.
In this study, our focus is on investigating the electromag-
netic properties of the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks
with double strangeness, specifically the Ξ(′,∗)
c¯
D∗
s-type pen-
taquarks, as well as those with triple strangeness, namely
the Ω(∗)
c¯
D∗
s-type pentaquarks. These particular pentaquark
states were initially predicted in Refs. [81,82]. Within
the framework of the constituent quark model, we exam-
ine their magnetic moments, transition magnetic moments,
and radiative decay behavior. Our realistic calculations in-
corporate the effects of the S-Dwave mixing and coupled
channels. By undertaking this investigation, we aim to en-
hance our understanding of the electromagnetic properties
of the hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks with double and
triple strangeness, thereby contributing to the comprehensive
knowledge of these intriguing exotic hadrons [81,82].
The structure of this paper is as follows. In Sec. II,
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