Λ_(b)→Λ_(c) form factors from QCD light-cone sum rules

In this study,we calculate the transition form factors of Λ_(b) decaying into Λ_(c) within the framework of light-cone sum rules with the distribution amplitudes(DAs)of the Λ_(b)-baryon.In the hadronic representation of the correlation function,we isolate both the Λ_(c) and Λ_(c)^(∗) states so that the Λ_(b)→Λ_(c) form factors can be obtained without ambiguity.We investigate the P-type and A-type currents to interpolate light baryons for comparison because the interpolation current for the baryon state is not unique.We also employ three parametrization models for the DAs of Λ_(b) in the numerical calculation.We present the numerical predictions for the Λ_(b)→Λ_(c) form factors and branching fractions,averaged forward-backward asymmetry,averaged final hadron polarization,and averaged lepton polarization of the Λ_(b)→Λ_(c)ℓμ decays,as well as the ratio of the branching ratios RΛ_(c).The predicted RΛ_(c) is consistent with LHCb data.