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QCD corrections to b{r_arrow}s{gamma}{gamma} induced decays: B{r_arrow}X{sub s}{gamma}{gamma} and B{sub s}{r_arrow}{gamma}{gamma}

Journal Article · · Physical Review, D
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  1. Physics Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973 (United States)
  2. Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Universita degli Studi di Napoli, and Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Mostra dOltremare, Pad. 19, I-80125 Napoli (Italy)
We present a complete calculation of the leading-order QCD corrections to the quark level decay amplitude for b{r_arrow}s{gamma}{gamma} and study their relevance for both the inclusive branching ratio B(B{r_arrow}X{sub s}{gamma}{gamma}) and for the exclusive decay channel B{sub s}{r_arrow}{gamma}{gamma}. In addition to the uncertainties in the short distance calculation, due to the choice of the renormalization scale, an appreciable uncertainty in both B{sub s}{r_arrow}{gamma}{gamma} and B{r_arrow}X{sub s}{gamma}{gamma} is introduced by the matrix element calculation. We also briefly discuss some long distance effects, especially those due to the {eta}{sub c} resonance for the inclusive rate. Finally, a brief analysis of the IR singularities of the two photon spectrum in the inclusive case is given. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}
OSTI ID:
543908
Journal Information:
Physical Review, D, Journal Name: Physical Review, D Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 56; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 0556-2821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English