1. Strangeness Photoproduction in FROST Liam Casey Hugs 2008

2. There are a number of “missing” resonances predicted by constituent quark models, but not verified experimentally. Diquark models present an alternative framework in which missing resonances do not exist. The absence of resonances in πN data can be explained as they may couple strongly to strange decay channels: ΚΛ, ΚΣ. FROST is designed to test these predictions. Motivation

3. By using a frozen spin polarized target we will measure the complete set of 16 single and double polarization observables with large acceptance that would be lost using a dynamically polarized target. These measurements, which go beyond the crucial 8 independent observables, will allow for an almost model-independent partial wave analysis. Any intermediate baryon resonances coupling strongly to γp and KΛ will be found through clear signatures in most of the 16 observables.

5. Circularly Polarized Beam Longitudinally polarized electrons on amorphous radiator Angular spread larger than target Collimated to reduce Linearly Polarized Beam Coherent bremsstrahlung on thin diamond Polarization constant for 200 MeV around coherent edge

6. Frost Target Apparatus Polarization > 80% Holding field = 0.56 T Base temp = 28 mK

7. 1/2 + 3/2 + 5/2 + 7/2 + 1/2 - 3/2 - 5/2 - 7/2 - D 13 (1960) question Expected to be solved in this analysis. KΛ can only involve isospin ½ states and so is expected to couple to few resonances. Finding the resonance in the KΛ channel should be relatively simple.

8. SAPHIR Previous Data Mart-Bennhold without D13(1960) Mart-Bennhold with D13(1960) Bennhold and Mart argue that the structure in SAPHIR data cannot be explained without the D 13 (1960). Saghai argues that off-shell effects for spin-3/2 resonances can produce this result.

13. Summary KΛ is a promising decay channel in the search for missing resonances with a relatively simple analysis due to the few states expected to couple to it. FROST in conjunction with g8 and g1 will provide a complete set of polarization observables for this channel. In particular, the presence of the D 13 (1960) in this channel should be made clear or ruled out.