Formation of σ mesic nuclei in (d, t) and (d, 3He) reactions Original Research Article

We explore the possibility to observe an enhanced 2π correlation in the scalar–isoscalar (σ) channel in nuclei by (d, t) and (d, 3He) reactions to obtain new information on the partial restoration of chiral symmetry in the nuclear medium. The sensitivity of the reaction spectra on the change of the chiral condensate in the nuclear medium is examined.