Relativistic description of Λ, Σ, and Ξ hypernuclei

Characteristics of Λ, Σ, and Ξ hypernuclei are investigated within the relativisitic mean-field theory. The spin-orbit splitting is very sensitive to the value of tensor coupling ${\mathit{f}}_{\mathrm{\omega }\mathit{Y}}$. A self-consistent treatment together with elimination of the hyperon self-coupling contribution is crucial for determining the ${\mathit{V}}_{\mathrm{\rho }}$ contribution to the hyperon binding.