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Testing the standard model in {ital B}{r_arrow}{ital K}{sup (*)}{ital l}{sup +}{ital l}{sup {minus}}

Journal Article · · Physical Review, D
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  1. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, Illinois 60510 (United States)
We study the potential of {ital B}{r_arrow}{ital K}{sup (*)}{ital l}{sup +}{ital l}{sup {minus}} decays as tests of the standard model. After discussing the reliability of theoretical predictions for the hadronic mix elements involved, we examine the impact of different new physics scenarios on various observables. We show that the angular information in {ital B}{r_arrow}{ital K}{sup *}{ital l}{sup +}{ital l}{sup {minus}} together with the dilepton mass distribution can highly constrain new physics. This is particularly true in the large dilepton mass region, where reliable predictions for the hadronic matrix elements can be made with presently available data. As illustrative examples, we compare the standard model predictions with those of two-Higgs-doublet models as well as top-quark color models, all of which give distinct signals in this region.
OSTI ID:
132993
Journal Information:
Physical Review, D, Journal Name: Physical Review, D Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 52; ISSN 0556-2821; ISSN PRVDAQ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English