Strong Λ<i>_bNB</i> and Λ<i>_cND</i> vertices

Abstract

We investigate the strong vertices among the Lambda(b), nucleon, and B meson as well as the Lambda(c), nucleon, and D meson in QCD. In particular, we calculate the strong coupling constants g Lambda bNB and g Lambda cND for different Dirac structures entering the calculations. In the case of the Lambda cND vertex, we compare the result with the only existing prediction obtained at Q(2) = 0.