Options for the SELEX state D+(sJ)(2632)

Abstract We consider possible assignments for the D s J + ( 2632 ) , which was recently reported in D s + η and D 0 K + final states by the SELEX Collaboration at Fermilab. The most plausible quark model assignment for this state is the first radial excitation ( 2 3 S 1 ) of the c s ¯ D s * ( 2112 ) , although the predicted mass and strong decay branching fractions for this assignment are not in agreement with the SELEX data. The reported dominance of D s η over DK appears especially problematic. An intriguing similarity to the K * ( 1414 ) is noted. 2 3 S 1 – D 1 3 configuration mixing is also considered, and we find that this effect is unlikely to resolve the branching fraction discrepancy. Other interpretations as a c s ¯ -hybrid or a two-meson molecule are also considered, but appear unlikely. Thus, if this state is confirmed, it will require reconsideration of the systematics of charmed meson spectroscopy and strong decays.