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$B$ physics at the Tevatron: Run II and beyond
Starting in September 1999, a series of workshops was carried out to study the prospects for B physics at the Tevatron. There were four working groups covering CP Violation, Rare and Semileptonic Decays, Mixing and Lifetimes, as well as Production, Fragmentation and Spectroscopy. Upon the completion of a comprehensive written report summarizing the results of this workshop, we will review the highlights of B Physics at the Tevatron in Run II and beyond. On our way to this goal, we will pass by questions such as ‘Why are there so many B factories these days?’ or ‘Why do we also want to do B Physics at Fermilab?’
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Measurement of B(Upsilon(5S) ---> B(*)(s) anti-B(*)(s)) Using phi Mesons
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Measurement of the Ds+ - Ds- production asymmetry in 7 TeV pp collisions
Article history: Received 4 May 2012 Received in revised form 30 May 2012 Accepted 1 June 2012 Available online 6 June 2012 Editor: W.-D. Schlatter Heavy quark production in 7 TeV centre-of-mass energy pp collisions at the LHC is not necessarily flavour symmetric. The production asymmetry, AP, between D+s and D−s mesons is studied using the φπ± decay mode in a data sample of 1.0 fb−1 collected with the LHCb detector. The difference between π+ and π− detection efficiencies is determined using the ratios of fully reconstructed to partially reconstructed D∗± decays. The overall production asymmetry in the D±s rapidity region 2.0 to 4.5 with transverse momentum larger than 2 GeV is measured to be AP = (−0.33 ± 0.22 ± 0.10)%. This result can constrain models of heavy flavour production. © 2012 CERN. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Searches for Majorana neutrinos in $B^-$ decays
Searches for heavy Majorana neutrinos in B- decays in final states containing hadrons plus a \mu- \mu- pair have been performed using 0.41/fb of data collected with the LHCb detector in proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 7 TeV. The D+ \mu- \mu- and D*+ \mu- \mu- final states can arise from the presence of virtual Majorana neutrinos of any mass. Other final states containing \pi+, Ds+, or D0\pi+ can be mediated by an on-shell Majorana neutrino. No signals are found and upper limits are set on Majorana neutrino production as a function of mass, and also on the B- decay branching fractions.
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Performance of the CLEO III LiF-TEA ring imaging Cherenkov detector in a high-energy muon beam
Abstract The CLEO III Ring Imaging Cherenkov detector uses LiF radiators to generate Cherenkov photons which are then detected by proportional wire chambers using a mixture of CH 4 and TEA gases. The first two photon detector modules which were constructed, were taken to the Fermilab and tested in a beam dump that provided high-momentum muons. We report on results using both plane and “sawtooth”–shaped radiators. Specifically, we discuss the number of photoelectrons observed per ring and the angular resolution. The particle separation ability is shown to be sufficient for the physics of CLEO III.
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First spatial alignment of the LHCb VELO and analysis of beam absorber collision data
A first alignment of the LHCb Vertex Locator has been obtained from beam induced tracks at the LHC. A 450 GeV/c protons were collided on a beam absorber during the LHC synchronisation tests of the anti-clockwise beam in August and September 2008. The resulting particle tracks have been reconstructed by the Vertex Locator. This was the first full reconstruction of tracks induced by the LHC beam. The quality of the data obtained is discussed. A total of 2200 tracks were reconstructed from the full data sample, and a first spatial alignment was obtained. The detector is aligned to an accuracy of Slim in the sensor plane. The results confirm that all detector modules have not been displaced from their surveyed positions by more than 10 mm. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Development of Measurement and Transverse Feedback System at HLS
In order to cure and damp coupled bunch (CB) instabilities caused by the high order modes (HOMs) of the RF cavity and the resistive wall impedance of the Ring vacuum chamber. HOMs are ineluctable during the operation of the accelerator. An observer system characterized by bunch by bunch measurement of transverse β oscillation and longitudinal synchrotron phase oscillation has been constructed and commissioned at Hefei Light Source (HLS) [1, 2]. A transverse bunch-by-bunch feedback system is under construction. The design and development of the observe systems, as well as diagnostics results of machine instabilities are presented in this paper.
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Polarization for prompt J/ψ and ψ(2s) production at the Tevatron and LHC.
With nonrelativistic QCD factorization, we present the first complete next-to-leading order study on the polarization of prompt J/ψ hadroproduction by including feeddown from χ(c)((3)P(J)(1),(3)S(1)(8)) and ψ(2s) which turn out to be very important parts. By using the color-octet long-distance matrix elements obtained from a combined fit of the measurements at the Tevatron and LHC for J/ψ, ψ(2s) and χ(c), the prompt J/ψ polarization predictions are presented, and the results are in agreement with the CDF run I data (except two points), but in conflict with the CDF run II data, while they are close to the ALICE data (inclusive J/ψ). The measurements at the LHC are expected to clarify the situation.
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X-BAND TEST STATION AT LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY ∗
An X-band multi-bunch test station is being built at LLNL to investigate the science and technology paths required to boost the current mono-energetic gamma-ray (MEGa-Ray) brightness by orders of magnitude. The test station will consist of a 5.5 cell X-band RF photoinjector, single accelerator section, and beam diagnostics. Beam quality must be exceedingly high in order to produce narrow-bandwidth gamma-rays, requiring a robust state of the art photoinjector. The photoinjector will be a high gradient (200 MV/m peak surface field on the cathode) standing wave structure, featuring a dual feed racetrack coupler, elliptical irises, and an optimized first cell length. A solidstate Scandinova modulator will power a single SLAC XL4 11.424 GHz 50 MW klystron. RF distribution will allow for full powering of the photoinjector with the balance of the RF powering a single accelerator section so that the electron parameters can be measured. The status of the facility will be presented including commissioning schedule and first experiment plans. Future experimental programs pertinent to Compton scattering R&D, high gradient structure testing, and light source development will be discussed.
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Summary of the NLC Accelerator Working Group
The NLC (Next Linear Collider) accelerator working group was concerned with a presentation and thorough discussion of the prospects for achieving a 0.5 TeV linear collider and an examination of issues related to energy upgrades to attain 1.0 to 1.5 TeV in the center-of-mass. The contents of the talks and subsequent discussions are summarized in this paper. Highlights of R&D efforts toward the NLC that were underway during the Snowmass workshop are described. Finally, some of the recent results and issues from the Stanford Linear Collider (SLC), relevant to the design of a future linear collider, are also described. Further detail on most subjects can be found in the recently published “Zeroth-Order Design Report for a Next Linear Collider” (ZDR).
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POLARIZATION OF QUASARS: ELECTRON SCATTERING IN THE BROAD ABSORPTION LINE REGION
It is widely accepted that the broad absorption line region (BALR) exists in most (if not all) quasars with a small covering factor. Recent works showed that the BALR is optically thick to soft and even medium-energy X-rays, with a typical hydrogen column density of a few 1023 to >1024 cm-2. The electron scattering in the thick absorber might contribute significantly to the observed continuum polarization for both BAL QSOs and non-BAL QSOs. In this paper, we present a detailed study of the electron scattering in the BALR by assuming an equatorial and axisymmetric outflow model. Monte Carlo simulations are performed to correct for the effect of radiative transfer. Assuming an average covering factor of 0.2 of the BALR, which is consistent with observations, we find that electron scattering in the BALR with a column density of ~4 × 1023 cm-2 can successfully produce the observed average continuum polarization for both BAL QSOs and non-BAL QSOs. The observed distribution of the continuum polarization of radio-quiet quasars (for both BAL QSOs and non-BAL QSOs) is used to constrain the dispersal distribution of the BALR. We find that to match the observations, the maximum continuum polarization produced by the BALR (while viewed edge-on) peaks at P = 0.34%, which is much smaller than the average continuum polarization of BAL QSOs (P = 0.93%). The discrepancy can be explained by a selection bias in which the BAL with a larger covering factor, and thus producing larger continuum polarization, is more likely to be detected. A larger sample of radio-quiet quasars with accurate measurement of the continuum polarization will give better constraints to the distribution of BALR properties.