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{ital b} physics at SLD

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
OSTI ID:639022
This report summarizes the recent {ital b} physics results from SLD. This includes measurements of R{sub b} and A{sub b} as tests of the Standard Model (SM) prediction of {ital b} quark coupling to the Z{sup 0}, as well as measurements of {ital B} lifetimes and mixing. These measurements exploit the special capabilities of SLC/SLD which include a highly polarized electron beam, a CCD pixel vertex detector in conjunction with a small SLC interaction point, and particle identification from the {hacek C}erenkov Ring Imaging Detector. The many novel techniques developed for these measurements have led to some unique physics perspectives and competitive results. These developments provide an illustration of the youthful vitality of {ital b} physics at its 20th birthday. {copyright} {ital 1998 American Institute of Physics.}
Research Organization:
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
639022
Report Number(s):
CONF-9706203--
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 424; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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