Polarization of Λ's and Λ¯'s in pp, p¯p, and Kp Interactions at 176 GeV/c

Abstract
We have measured the polarization of Λ's in inclusive pp and Kp reactions and of Λ¯'s in p¯p interactions at a beam momentum of 176 GeV/c. Data were taken in the beam-fragmentation region with hyperon transverse momenta from 0.2 to 1.5 GeV/c. The P¯ produced Λ¯'s have the same magnitude and sign of polarization as the p-produced Λ's, whereas the Λ's from Kp interactions are more highly polarized and in the opposite direction.