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Predictions of quaternionic quantum mechanics for CP nonconservation in the B and D meson systems

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)
We apply the quaternionic quantum mechanics model for CP nonconservation, previously developed by Adler for K mesons, to heavy-flavor systems. We show that unlike superweak models, it can accommodate anomalously large D/sup 0/-D-bar /sup 0/ mixing. On the other hand, in common with superweak models, the quaternionic model predicts zero partial-decay-rate asymmetries for decays of charged B and D mesons, and predicts final-state-independent partial-decay-rate asymmetries for the decays of neutral B and D mesons into CP eigenstates.
Research Organization:
The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
OSTI ID:
6140414
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 35:7; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English