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$Λ_c N$ bound states revisited

The one-boson exchange potential model for $Λ_cN$ is constructed and the possibility of $Λ_cN$ bound states is examined. We consider an effective Lagrangian for the charmed baryons, $Λ_c$, $Σ_c$, and $Σ_c^*$, reflecting the heavy quark symmetry, chiral symmetry, and hidden local symmetry. We determine the coupling constants using various methods. With the derived nonrelativistic potentials, we study the bound state problem of the $Λ_cN$ system and relevant coupled channel effects. It is found that molecular bound states of $Λ_cN$ are plausible, for which the channel couplings of $Σ_cN$ and $Σ_c^*N$ are essential.