Electromagnetic Form Factors of Hyperons in the Timelike Region: A Short Review

We review recent experimental and theoretical results for the electromagnetic form factors of hyperons (Y) in the timelike region, accessible in the reactions e^+e^-\to \bar YY. Specifically, we focus on the final states \bar \Lambda\Lambda, \bar\Lambda\Sigma^0/\bar \Sigma^0\Lambda, \bar \Sigma\Sigma, \bar \Xi\Xi, and \bar\Omega\Omega. The \bar \Lambda_\rm c\Lambda_\rm c system is also discussed.