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Factorization in B ---> V gamma decays

Journal Article · · Physical Review, D (Particles Fields)
The factorization properties of the radiative decays B {yields} V{gamma} are analyzed at leading order in 1/m{sub b} using the soft-collinear effective theory. It is shown that the decay amplitudes can be expressed in terms of a B {yields} V form factor evaluated at q{sup 2} = 0, light-cone distribution amplitudes of the B and V mesons, and calculable hard-scattering kernels. The renormalization-group equations in the effective theory are solved to resum perturbative logarithms of the different scales in the decay process. Phenomenological implications for the B {yields} K*{gamma} branching ratio, isospin asymmetry, and CP asymmetries are discussed, with particular emphasis on possible effects from physics beyond the Standard Model.
Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03000
OSTI ID:
15020365
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB-PUB-05-032-T; arXiv eprint number hep-ph/0503263
Journal Information:
Physical Review, D (Particles Fields), Journal Name: Physical Review, D (Particles Fields) Vol. 72; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 0556-2821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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