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arxiv: 2605.21205 · v1 · pith:OFZM3WCTnew · submitted 2026-05-20 · ✦ hep-ph

Comprehensive study of hidden charm pentaquarks with an improved unitarization method

E.E. Garcia-Gonzales , V.K. Magas , A. Ramos This is my paper

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keywords hidden-charm pentaquarksmeson-baryon interactionsunitarizationBethe-Salpeter equationlocal hidden gaugeexotic resonancesregularizationdynamically generated states
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A hybrid loop function scheme in unitarized meson-baryon scattering reproduces the six known hidden-charm pentaquarks and predicts new states while removing unphysical poles.

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This paper models hidden-charm baryon resonances that arise dynamically from meson-baryon scattering. It employs the local hidden gauge formalism with t-channel vector meson exchange and solves the Bethe-Salpeter equation to unitarize the amplitudes. Standard regularization methods produce unwanted poles, so the authors introduce a hybrid loop function that combines regularization approaches to eliminate those artifacts. The resulting amplitudes match the six experimentally observed hidden-charm pentaquarks and earlier calculations, while also generating additional states in the S=-1 and I=1 sector.

Core claim

Using t-channel vector meson exchange within the local hidden gauge formalism and unitarizing the amplitudes through the Bethe-Salpeter equation, the introduction of a hybrid loop function scheme eliminates unphysical poles from the amplitude. This results in the reproduction of six experimentally known hidden-charm pentaquarks and consistency with prior theoretical findings, along with the prediction of new states in the S=-1, I=1 sector.

What carries the argument

The hybrid loop function scheme that merges cutoff and dimensional regularization to cancel unphysical poles while leaving the positions and couplings of physical resonances unchanged.

Load-bearing premise

The chosen combination of regularization procedures in the hybrid loop function removes artifacts without shifting or distorting the physical resonance predictions across the relevant energy range and channels.

What would settle it

Experimental observation or non-observation of the predicted new states in the S=-1, I=1 sector, or the continued appearance of unphysical poles when the hybrid loop function is applied to the amplitudes.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2605.21205 by A. Ramos, E.E. Garcia-Gonzales, V.K. Magas.

Figure 1
Figure 1. Figure 1: The t-channel of the meson-baryon interaction in the LHGA. pseudoscalar (V P P) and vector-baryon-baryon (V BB) vertices are given by LV P P = ig T r  ∂µΦ[16], Φ[16] V µ [16] , (1) LV BB = g 2 X 4 i,j,k,l=1 B [20] ijk γ µ  V [16],k µ,l B ijl [20] + 2V [16],j µ,l B ilk [20] .(2) The constant g is the universal coupling, related to the pion decay constant fπ and the representative mass of the light vecto… view at source ↗
Figure 2
Figure 2. Figure 2: Considering the on-shell contribution of the interaction kernel, it can be factorized and the Bethe-Salpeter equa￾ [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p004_2.png] view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: Typical behavior of the real part of the loop [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p006_3.png] view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: From left to right, the panels illustrate the scattering amplitude obtained with [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p007_4.png] view at source ↗
Figure 5
Figure 5. Figure 5: Real part of the loop function in the dimensional (blue solid line) and cut-off (orange solid line) [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p007_5.png] view at source ↗
Figure 6
Figure 6. Figure 6: From left to right, the panels illustrate the scattering amplitude results obtained with [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p009_6.png] view at source ↗
Figure 7
Figure 7. Figure 7: Real part of the loop function in the dimensional (blue solid line) and cut-off (orange solid line) [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p009_7.png] view at source ↗
Figure 8
Figure 8. Figure 8: Effective potential constructed with the [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p010_8.png] view at source ↗
Figure 9
Figure 9. Figure 9: From left to right, the panels illustrate the scattering amplitude results obtained with [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p011_9.png] view at source ↗
Figure 10
Figure 10. Figure 10: Real part of the loop function in the dimensional (blue solid line) and cut-off (orange solid line) [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p011_10.png] view at source ↗
Figure 11
Figure 11. Figure 11: Effective potential constructed with the [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p011_11.png] view at source ↗
Figure 12
Figure 12. Figure 12: From left to right, the panels illustrate the scattering amplitude results obtained with [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p013_12.png] view at source ↗
Figure 13
Figure 13. Figure 13: (a): Real part of the loop function in the DR (blue solid line) and CO (orange solid line) regularization [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p013_13.png] view at source ↗
Figure 15
Figure 15. Figure 15: Results of the pole positions for the PB [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p014_15.png] view at source ↗
Figure 16
Figure 16. Figure 16: PB scattering amplitudes for different strange and isospin sectors within the LHGA-WF method. [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p015_16.png] view at source ↗
Figure 17
Figure 17. Figure 17: PB∗ scattering amplitudes for different strange and isospin sectors within the LHGA-WF method. Vertical black dashed lines indicate the thresholds of the lightest and heaviest channels, or the single channel in cases (a) and (b). by states coupling strongly to the D¯ ∗Σ ∗ channel, namely 4520.45 MeV (J P = 1/2 −), 4519.01 MeV (J P = 3/2 −) and 4519.23 MeV (J P = 5/2 −) where found in Ref. [48], which woul… view at source ↗
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This work investigates dynamically generated hidden-charm baryon resonances arising from meson-baryon interactions. Using the local hidden gauge formalism, we model the interaction via t-channel vector meson exchange and unitarize the amplitude using the Bethe-Salpeter equation. To address regularization issues, we propose a novel ``hybrid loop function'' scheme that eliminates the unphysical poles -- common artifacts in cutoff or dimensional regularization -- while keeping the predictions of physical states. Consequently, the model successfully reproduces six experimentally known hidden-charm pentaquarks as well as earlier theoretical results, and predicts new states in the S=-1, I=1 sector.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript investigates dynamically generated hidden-charm pentaquarks arising from meson-baryon interactions in the local hidden gauge formalism with t-channel vector-meson exchange. The scattering amplitude is unitarized via the Bethe-Salpeter equation. A novel hybrid loop function is introduced that combines cutoff regularization with dimensional regularization at a chosen matching scale in order to remove unphysical poles while preserving physical resonance predictions. The model is reported to reproduce six experimentally known hidden-charm pentaquarks, to agree with earlier theoretical results, and to predict additional states in the S = −1, I = 1 sector.

Significance. If the hybrid regularization procedure can be shown to preserve the correct analytic properties and to leave physical pole positions and residues stable, the work would supply a practical improvement over standard cutoff or dimensional schemes commonly used in coupled-channel unitarization studies of exotic hadrons. The reproduction of known states together with new predictions in an unexplored strangeness sector would be of direct interest to ongoing experimental programs at LHCb and Belle II. At present, however, the absence of quantitative fit metrics and explicit verification of the hybrid construction limits the strength of these claims.

major comments (2)
  1. Hybrid loop function section: The central claim that the hybrid construction removes only unphysical poles while leaving the positions and residues of the six reproduced hidden-charm resonances unchanged rests on the unproven assumption that the matching between cutoff and dimensional regularization preserves the correct imaginary part of the loop function on the physical sheet and introduces no spurious channel dependence when the same parameters are applied to both S = 0 and S = −1 sectors. No explicit derivation demonstrating that the hybrid function satisfies the dispersion relation, nor any numerical test of pole stability under reasonable variations of the matching scale, is provided. This issue is load-bearing for both the reproduction of known states and the new predictions.
  2. Results section on reproduction of known states: The abstract asserts that the model successfully reproduces six experimentally known hidden-charm pentaquarks, yet the manuscript supplies no quantitative details on pole positions, widths, couplings, or goodness-of-fit measures, nor any explicit verification that the hybrid scheme leaves these quantities unchanged relative to a pure cutoff or dimensional calculation. Without such metrics it is impossible to assess whether the central claim of improved unitarization holds.
minor comments (2)
  1. The notation used for the loop function in the hybrid scheme versus the pure regularization schemes should be defined more explicitly, preferably with a compact summary table or appendix equation.
  2. Figure captions and axis labels should clearly indicate which curves correspond to the hybrid function, the cutoff result, and the dimensional-regularization result for each channel.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for the careful reading and constructive comments on our manuscript. The points raised highlight areas where additional rigor and quantitative detail will strengthen the presentation. We address each major comment below and will incorporate the necessary revisions in the updated version.

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  1. Referee: [—] Hybrid loop function section: The central claim that the hybrid construction removes only unphysical poles while leaving the positions and residues of the six reproduced hidden-charm resonances unchanged rests on the unproven assumption that the matching between cutoff and dimensional regularization preserves the correct imaginary part of the loop function on the physical sheet and introduces no spurious channel dependence when the same parameters are applied to both S = 0 and S = −1 sectors. No explicit derivation demonstrating that the hybrid function satisfies the dispersion relation, nor any numerical test of pole stability under reasonable variations of the matching scale, is provided. This issue is load-bearing for both the reproduction of known states and the new predictions.

    Authors: We agree that a more explicit justification of the hybrid construction is warranted. The scheme matches the imaginary part of the dimensionally regularized loop at a chosen scale while retaining the cutoff-regularized real part to suppress unphysical poles. Although numerical results in the manuscript indicate that physical resonance positions and residues are preserved, we did not provide a formal derivation of the dispersion relation or systematic stability tests. In the revised manuscript we will add a dedicated subsection deriving the analytic properties of the hybrid loop function and include numerical tests that vary the matching scale, confirming that pole positions and residues remain stable. We will also verify consistency across the S = 0 and S = −1 sectors by applying the identical matching procedure and parameter set. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [—] Results section on reproduction of known states: The abstract asserts that the model successfully reproduces six experimentally known hidden-charm pentaquarks, yet the manuscript supplies no quantitative details on pole positions, widths, couplings, or goodness-of-fit measures, nor any explicit verification that the hybrid scheme leaves these quantities unchanged relative to a pure cutoff or dimensional calculation. Without such metrics it is impossible to assess whether the central claim of improved unitarization holds.

    Authors: We acknowledge the need for more quantitative support. The present text focuses on the qualitative reproduction of the six states and consistency with earlier calculations, but does not tabulate explicit pole positions, widths, or couplings, nor does it directly compare the hybrid results with pure regularization schemes. In the revised manuscript we will add tables listing these quantities for the reproduced resonances and provide side-by-side comparisons demonstrating that the hybrid scheme yields essentially unchanged physical results. Because the model is parameter-driven rather than fitted to data, we will discuss parameter sensitivity instead of conventional goodness-of-fit statistics. revision: yes

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full rationale

The paper proposes a novel hybrid loop function scheme within the local hidden gauge formalism and Bethe-Salpeter unitarization to remove unphysical poles while preserving physical resonance predictions. It validates by reproducing six known hidden-charm pentaquarks and extends to predict new states in the S=-1, I=1 sector. No quoted equations or self-citations reduce any load-bearing step to fitted inputs by construction, self-definition, or ansatz smuggling. The hybrid regularization is presented as an independent methodological improvement over standard cutoff or dimensional schemes, keeping the overall derivation self-contained.

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The central claim rests on the local hidden gauge formalism accurately capturing t-channel vector-meson exchange and on the hybrid loop function preserving physical poles; specific free parameters and implementation details are not identifiable from the abstract alone.

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  • domain assumption Local hidden gauge formalism with t-channel vector meson exchange correctly models the meson-baryon interaction kernel.
    Invoked as the basis for constructing the interaction amplitude before unitarization.

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