Study of b anti-b Production in e{sup +}e{sup -} Annihilation at S**(1/2) = 29-GeV with the Aid of Neural Networks
We present a measurement of {sigma}(b{bar b})/{sigma}(q{bar q}) in the annihilation process e{sup +}e{sup -} {yields} q{bar q} {yields} hadrons at {radical}s = 29 GeV. The analysis is based on 66 pb{sup -1} of data collected between 1984 and 1986 with the TPC/2{gamma} detector at PEP. To identify bottom events, we use a neural network with inputs that are computed from the 3-momenta of all of the observed charged hadrons in each event. We also present a study of bias in techniques for measuring inclusive {pi}{sup {+-}}, K{sup {+-}}, and p/{bar p} production in the annihilation process e{sup +}e{sup -} {yields} b{bar b} {yields} hadrons at {radical}s = 29 GeV, using a neural network to identify bottom-quark jets. In this study, charged particles are identified by a simultaneous measurement of momentum and ionization energy loss (dE/dx).
- Research Organization:
- SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00515
- OSTI ID:
- 826656
- Report Number(s):
- SLAC-R-680; TRN: US0403499
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 19 Dec 2003
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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