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Author LHCb Collaboration (Aaij, R. et al); Martinez-Vidal, F.; Oyanguren, A.; Ruiz Valls, P.; Sanchez Mayordomo, C.
Title Angular analysis of the B-0 -> K*(0) mu(+) mu(-) decay using 3 fb(-1) of integrated luminosity Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 02 Issue 2 Pages 104 - 79pp
Keywords (down) Rare decay; Hadron-Hadron scattering; FCNC Interaction; B physics; Flavor physics
Abstract An angular analysis of the B-0 -> K*(0) (-> K+pi(-))mu(+)mu(-) decay is presented. The dataset corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 3.0 fb(-1) of pp collision data collected at the LHCb experiment. The complete angular information from the decay is used to determine CP-averaged observables and CP asymmetries, taking account of possible contamination from decays with the K+pi(-) system in an S-wave configuration. The angular observables and their correlations are reported in bins of q(2), the invariant mass squared of the dimuon system. The observables are determined both from an unbinned maximum likelihood fit and by using the principal moments of the angular distribution. In addition, by fitting for q(2)-dependent decay amplitudes in the region 1.1 < q(2) < 6.0 GeV2/(c)4, the zero-crossing points of several angular observables are computed. A global fit is performed to the complete set of CP-averaged observables obtained from the maximum likelihood fit. This fit indicates differences with predictions based on the Standard Model at the level of 3.4 standard deviations. These differences could be explained by contributions from physics beyond the Standard Model, or by an unexpectedly large hadronic effect that is not accounted for in the Standard Model predictions.
Address [Bediaga, I.; De Miranda, J. M.; Ferreira Rodrigues, F.; Gomes, A.; Massafferri, A.; Osorio Rodrigues, B.; dos Reis, A. C.; Rodrigues, A. B.] CBPF, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1029-8479 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000370757900001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2558
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Author Domingo-Pardo, C.
Title i-TED: A novel concept for high-sensitivity (n,gamma) cross-section measurements Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A
Volume 825 Issue Pages 78-86
Keywords (down) Radiative neutron capture; Neutron time-of-flight; Cross-section; Pulse-height weighting technique; Compton imaging
Abstract A new method for measuring (n, gamma) cross-sections aiming at enhanced signal-to-background ratio is presented. This new approach is based on the combination of the pulse-height weighting technique with a total energy detection system that features gamma-ray imaging capability (i-TED). The latter allows one to exploit Compton imaging techniques to discriminate between true capture gamma-rays arising from the sample under study and background gamma-rays coming from contaminant neutron (prompt or delayed) captures in the surrounding environment. A general proof-of-concept detection system for this application is presented in this paper together with a description of the imaging method and a conceptual demonstration based on Monte Carlo simulations.
Address [Domingo-Pardo, C.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46003 Valencia, Spain
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Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000376713700010 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2686
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Author Chen, P.; Ding, G.J.; Rojas, A.D.; Vaquera-Araujo, C.A.; Valle, J.W.F.
Title Warped flavor symmetry predictions for neutrino physics Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 01 Issue 1 Pages 007 - 27pp
Keywords (down) Quark Masses and SM Parameters; Neutrino Physics; Discrete and Finite Symmetries
Abstract A realistic five-dimensional warped scenario with all standard model fields propagating in the bulk is proposed. Mass hierarchies would in principle be accounted for by judicious choices of the bulk mass parameters, while fermion mixing angles are restricted by a Delta(27) flavor symmetry broken on the branes by flavon fields.The latter gives stringent predictions for the neutrino mixing parameters, and the Dirac CP violation phase, all described in terms of only two independent parameters at leading order. The scheme also gives an adequate CKM fit and should be testable within upcoming oscillation experiments.
Address [Chen, Peng; Ding, Gui-Jun] Univ Sci & Technol China, Dept Modern Phys, Hefei 230026, Anhui, Peoples R China, Email: pche@mail.ustc.edu.cn;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1029-8479 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000367831200001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2518
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Author Di Molfetta, G.; Perez, A.
Title Quantum walks as simulators of neutrino oscillations in a vacuum and matter Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication New Journal of Physics Abbreviated Journal New J. Phys.
Volume 18 Issue Pages 103038 - 8pp
Keywords (down) quantum walks; neutrino oscillations; quantum simulation
Abstract We analyze the simulation of Dirac neutrino oscillations using quantum walks, both in a vacuum and in matter. We show that this simulation, in the continuum limit, reproduces a set of coupled Dirac equations that describe neutrino flavor oscillations, and we make use of this to establish a connection with neutrino phenomenology, thus allowing one to fix the parameters of the simulation for a given neutrino experiment. We also analyze how matter effects for neutrino propagation can be simulated in the quantum walk. In this way, important features, such as the MSW effect, can be incorporated. Thus, the simulation of neutrino oscillations with the help of quantum walks might be useful to illustrate these effects in extreme conditions, such as the solar interior or supernovae.
Address [Di Molfetta, G.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Dept Fis Teor, Dr Moliner 50, E-46100 Burjassot, Spain, Email: giuseppe.dimolfetta@lif.univ-mrs.fr
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Publisher Iop Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1367-2630 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000386816100004 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2846
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Author Pich, A.; Rodriguez-Sanchez, A.
Title Updated determination of alpha(s)(m(tau)(2)) from tau decays Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Modern Physics Letters A Abbreviated Journal Mod. Phys. Lett. A
Volume 31 Issue 30 Pages 1630032 - 15pp
Keywords (down) QCD; strong coupling; tau decays
Abstract Using the most recent release of the ALEPH tau decay data, we present a very detailed phenomenological update of the alpha(s)(m(tau)(2)) determination. We have exploited the sensitivity to the strong coupling in many different ways, exploring several complementary methodologies. All determinations turn out to be in excellent agreement, allowing us to extract a very reliable value of the strong coupling. We find alpha((nf =3))(s)(m(tau)(2)) = 0.328 +/- 0.012 which implies alpha((nf=5))(s)(M-Z(2)) = 0.1197 +/- 0.0014. We critically revise previous work, and point out the problems flawing some recent analyses which claim slightly smaller values.
Address [Pich, Antonio; Rodriguez-Sanchez, Antonio] Univ Valencia, IFIC, CSIC, Dept Fis Teor, Apt Correus 22085, F-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: Antonio.Pich@ific.uv.es;
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Publisher World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0217-7323 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000383788500002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2818
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