Photoproduction of Λ* resonances at CLAS

Much is known about the photoproduction of the hyperon resonances Λ(1405)1/2^- and Λ(1520)3/2^-, but little is known about photoproduction to the higher-mass resonances Λ(1670)1/2^- and Λ(1690)3/2^-. Both pairs of resonances are spin-orbit partners and are rated as 4-star (well-known) by the Particle Data Group. In the quark model, the Λ(1405) and Λ(1520) resonances are assigned to the SU(3) singlet, where the Λ(1670) and Λ(1690) are assigned to the octet. In this presentation, we will present a first look at photoproduction data for these hyperon octet resonances using data from the CLAS detector at Jefferson Lab. Future plans for partial wave analysis, which will be necessary to resolve the individual cross sections for these two resonances, will be outlined.