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Mikhail A. Ivanov

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Radiative and Dalitz decays of $Υ(1S)$ in the light of the ATOMKI X17 anomaly

We study the radiative decay $Υ(1S)\to η_bγ$ and the Dalitz decay $Υ(1S)\to η_b e^+ e^-$ within the framework of the Covariant Confined Quark Model. We provide theoretical predictions for the hadronic form factor, the radiative decay constant, and the decay branching fractions. Within the Standard Model we predict $Γ(Υ(1S)\toη_b γ) = 9.3(9)\, \textrm{eV}$ and $Γ(Υ(1S)\toη_b e^+ e^-) = 4.8(5)\times 10^{-2}\, \textrm{eV}$. The contribution of the hypothetical ATOMKI $X17$ vector boson to the Dalitz channel is also investigated.

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Triangle Feynman diagram in the timelike region

In Quantum Field Theory, triangle Feynman diagram $F(p_1^2,p_2^2,p_3^2|m_1,m_2,m_3)$ is an analytic function of its variables, whose analytic structure is fully determined by the location of singularities of the propagators of particles in the loop. The form factor $F(p_1^2,p_2^2,p_3^2|m_1,m_2,m_3)$ is easily calculable in the Euclidean region of all variables, $p_i^2<0$, $i=1,2,3$. A rigorous way to obtain the form factor in the timelike region is to perform the analytic continuation from the Euclidean region using single or double dispersion representations. On the other hand, there is a simple representation of the triangle as integral over Feynman parameters. The goal of this paper is to demonstrate that all known rigorous results of dispersion representations in the regions where some of the variables $p_i^2$ are in the physical Minkowski region, are reproduced by the Feynman-parameter representation for $F(p_1^2,p_2^2,p_3^2|m_1,m_2,m_3)$ by a mere replacement $p_i^2\to p_i^2+i0$ and $m_i^2\to m_i^2-i0$, where $m_i$ are masses of particles propagating in the loop. This simple replacement takes properly into account all subtle contributions given in the context of dispersion representations by the anomalous cuts and thresholds.

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Detailed analysis of possible new-physics effects in the semileptonic decay $B_s \to D_s^{(*)}τ\barν$

We study the semileptonic decays $B_s \to D_s^{(*)}τ\barν$ as a promising probe for new physics (NP) beyond the standard model (SM). The extension of the SM is done through the introduction of four-fermion operators beyond the $V-A$ structure with the corresponding Wilson coefficients characterizing their contribution. The constraints on these coefficients are obtained from recent experimental data. Form factors describing hadron transitions are calculated in our covariant quark model with infrared confinement. Theoretical predictions for the full set of observables in these channels are provided. We analyze possible NP effects to be tested in future experiments.

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Selected decays of $B_{s}$ meson in covariant confined quark model

We present a study of various $B_{s}$ meson decays, including hadronic and semileptonic final states with different spins and diagram topologies. The covariant confined quark model is employed to describe hadronic effects, and our analysis serves as a broad test of the current understanding of the underlying dynamics within the Standard Model. The level of agreement with experimental data varies across channels: it is good for the semileptonic decays $B_{s}^{0}\to D_{s}^{-}μ^{+}ν_μ$ and $B_{s}^{0}\to K^{-}μ^{+}ν_μ$; acceptable for the hadronic modes $B_{s}^{0}\to D_{s}^{-}D^{+}$ and $B_{s}^{0}\to K^{-}π^{+}$; marginal for $B_{s}^{0}\to D_{s}^{-}π^{+}$, $B_{s}^{0}\to D_{s}^{-}ρ^{+}$, and $B_{s}^{0}\toϕ\,J/ψ$; and significantly discrepant for $B_{s}^{0}\toϕ\,\overline{D^{0}}$ and $B_{s}^{0}\toϕ\,η_{c}$. We argue that the observed inconsistencies may arise from the breakdown of naive factorization and unaccounted long-distance effects. In particular, the channels $B_{s}^{0}\to D_{s}^{-}π^{+}$ and $B_{s}^{0}\to D_{s}^{-}ρ^{+}$ are theoretically among the cleanest nonleptonic decays, yet they exhibit persistent discrepancies also reported by other theoretical groups.

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Revisiting radiative transitions of charmonium states in covariant confined quark model

We calculate the amplitudes and branching fractions of $χ_{cJ}$, $h_c$, $J/ψ$, and $ψ(2S)$ radiative decays in the framework of the covariant confined quark model. First, we explicitly show that all calculated amplitudes are gauge invariant. Next, we use experimental data for three decay channels $J/ψ\to η_cγ$, $χ_{c0}\to J/ψγ$, and $ψ(2S)\to χ_{c0}γ$ to fit the model parameters including the charm quark mass and the meson size parameter. Finally, we use the obtained parameters to predict the branching fractions of the decays $h_c\toη_cγ$, $χ_{c1(c2)}\to J/ψγ$, and $ψ(2S)\toχ_{c1(c2)}γ$. Our predictions agree well with experimental data.

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Probing the ATOMKI X17 vector boson using Dalitz decays $V\to Pe^+e^-$

Recent anomalies observed in $e^+e^-$ nuclear transitions of $^8 \textrm{Be}$, $^4 \textrm{He}$, and $^{12} \textrm{C}$ by the ATOMKI collaboration may hint at the existence of a vector boson with a mass around 17 MeV, referred to as X17. If it exists, this boson would also affect similar processes in particle physics, including the Dalitz decays of vector mesons. Recently, the BESIII collaboration measured the Dalitz decay $D^{*0}\to D^0e^+e^-$ for the first time and reported a $3.5σ$ excess over the theoretical prediction based on the vector meson dominance (VMD) model. This excess may be another signal of the X17. In this study, we investigate the possible effects of the X17 on the Dalitz decays $D^*_{(s)}\to D_{(s)}e^+e^-$, $B^*_{(s)}\to B_{(s)}e^+e^-$, and $J/ψ\to η_ce^+e^-$. The required hadronic form factors are calculated within the framework of our covariant confined quark model, without relying on heavy quark effective theory or the VMD model. We present predictions for the Dalitz decay widths and the ratios $R_{ee}(V)\equiv Γ(V\to Pe^+e^-)/Γ(V\to Pγ)$ within the Standard Model and in several new physics scenarios involving modifications due to the X17. Our results are compared with other theoretical calculations.

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Polarization observables in semileptonic $V\to P$ decays of quarkonia

We investigate the weak semileptonic decays of the charmonium $J/ψ$ and bottomonium $Υ(1S)$ into a pseudoscalar meson, namely, the $J/ψ\to D_{(s)}\ell\barν_\ell$ and $Υ(1S)\to B_{(c)}\ell\barν_\ell$ decays. We focus on the polarization observables including the forward-backward asymmetry, final lepton polarization, and lepton-side convexity parameter. In order to define these quantities, we apply the helicity amplitude method and obtain a twofold angular decay distribution for a general $V\to P\ell\barν_\ell$ case. The hadronic form factors are taken from our previous work, where they were calculated in the Covariant Confined Quark Model. We provide theoretical predictions for the polarization observables and compare them with the literature.

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Constraining $λ_{B_s}$ by $B_s\to γ^*$ and $B_s\to ϕ$ form factors

We calculate the form factors $F_{V}(q^2,q'^2)$ and $F_{TV}(q^2,q'^2)$ describing the $B_s\to γ^*$ transition induced by the vector and tensor weak currents in a broad range of values of $q^2$ and $q'^2$ far below the quark thresholds in both $q^2$ and $q'^2$ channels. These form factors are calculated via the distribution amplitudes of the $B_s$-meson. We then interpolate the obtained results by a formula that contains pole at $q'^2=M_ϕ^2$ and extract the residue which gives the $B_s\to ϕ$ transition form factors $V(q^2)$ and $T_1(q^2)$. In this way we obtain theoretical predictions for these form factors without invoking quark-hadron duality and QCD sum rules. Furthermore, we calculate the relationship between $V(0)$ and $T_1(0)$ and the parameter $λ_{B_s}(μ)$, the inverse moment of the $B_s$-meson distribution amplitude. Using the available predictions for $V(0)$ and $T_1(0)$ coming from approaches not referring to the $B_s$-meson distribution amplitudes, we obtain the estimate $λ_{B_s}(μ\simeq m_b)=(0.62\pm 0.10)$ GeV.

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Study of the semileptonic decays $Υ(1S)\to B_{(c)}\ell\barν_\ell$

We study the exclusive semileptonic decays $Υ(1S)\to B_{(c)}\ell\barν_\ell$, where $\ell = e,μ,τ$. The relevant hadronic form factors are calculated using the Covariant Confined Quark Model developed previously by our group. We predict the branching fractions $\mathcal{B}(Υ(1S)\to B_{(c)}\ell\barν_\ell)$ to be of the order of $10^{-13}$ and $10^{-10}$ for the case of $B$ and $B_c$, respectively. Our predictions agree well with other theoretical calculations. We also consider the effects of possible New Physics in the case of $Υ(1S)\to B_cτ\barν_τ$. We show that the branching fraction of this decay can be enhanced by an order of magnitude using constraints from the $B\to D^{(*)}\ell\barν_\ell$ and $B_c\to J/ψ\ell \barν_\ell$ experimental data.

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Decay $B_c^+ \to D_{(s)}^{(*)+} \ell^+\ell^-$ within covariant confined quark model

We study the rare semileptonic decays of $B_c$ mesons within the effective field theoretical framework of covariant confined quark model. The transition form factors corresponding to $B_c^+ \to D^{(*)+}$ and $B_c^+ \to D_s^{(*)+}$ are computed in the entire $q^2$ range. Using form factors, we compute the branching fractions and compare them with the available theoretical results. We also compute various physical observables such as forward-backward asymmetry, longitudinal and transverse polarizations as well as clean angular observables.

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Analyzing leptonic decays of heavy quarkonia in covariant confined quark model

The leptonic decay widths of heavy quarkonia are complementary observables to the semileptonic decays of heavy mesons and provide additional insight into the possible lepton flavor universality breaking. We analyze the former in the framework of the covariant confined quark model, introducing a novel approach for the description of the radially excited quarkonia states, which is based on constituent quark mass running and the orthogonality of the states. We are able to describe the experimental observations by our approach within the Standard model, which does not support new physics explanations.

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Radiative decays \$D^*_{(s)}\to D_{(s)}γ$ in covariant confined quark model

Radiative decays $D^*_{(s)}\to D_{(s)}γ$ are revisited in light of new experimental data from the \textit{BABAR} and BESIII collaborations. The radiative couplings $g_{D^*Dγ}$ encoding nonperturbative QCD effects are calculated in the framework of the covariant confined quark model developed by us. We compare our results with other theoretical studies and experimental data. The couplings (in $\textrm{GeV}^{-1}$) $|g_{D^{*+}D^+γ}| = 0.45(9)$ and $|g_{D^{*0}D^0γ}| = 1.72(34)$ calculated in our model agree with the corresponding experimental data $|g_{D^{*+}D^+γ}|=0.47(7)$ and $|g_{D^{*0}D^0γ}|=1.77(16)$. The most interesting case is the decay $D^*_s\to D_sγ$, for which a recent prediction based on light-cone sum rules at next-to-leading order $|g_{D^*_s D_sγ}|=0.60(19)$ deviates from the first (and only to date) lattice QCD result $|g_{D^*_s D_sγ}|=0.11(2)$ at nearly $3σ$. Our calculation yields $|g_{D^*_s D_sγ}|=0.29(6)$, which falls somehow between the two mentioned results, although it is larger than those predicted in other studies using quark models or QCD sum rules.

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Study of the nonleptonic decay $Ξ^0_c \to Λ^+_c π^-$ in the covariant confined quark model

The nonleptonic decay $Ξ^0_c \to Λ^+_c π^-$ with $ΔC=0$ is systematically studied in the framework of the covariant confined quark model with accounting for both short and long distance effects. The short distance effects are induced by four topologies of external and internal weak $W^\pm$ exchange, while long distance effects are saturated by an inclusion of the so-called pole diagrams with an intermediate $\frac12^+$ and $\frac12^-$ baryon resonances. The contributions from $\frac12^+$~resonances are calculated straightforwardly by accounting for single charmed $Σ^0_c$ and $Ξ^{'\,+}_c$~baryons whereas the contributions from $\frac12^-$~resonances are calculated by using the well-known soft-pion theorem in the current-algebra approach. It allows to express the parity-violating S-wave amplitude in terms of parity-conserving matrix elements. It is found that the contribution of external and internal $W$-exchange diagrams is significantly suppressed by more than one order of magnitude in comparison with data. The pole diagrams play the major role to get consistency with experiment.

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Anomalies in Weak Decays of Hadrons Containing a b Quark

A brief review of the current state of observed deviations of theoretical predictions from experimental data in semileptonic decays of $B$ and $B_c$ mesons is given. A theoretical analysis of these decays is carried out, taking into account the effects of new physics, which appear due to the introduction of new four-fermion operators, which are absent in the basis of the Standard Model (SM) operators. The necessary form factors are calculated within the framework of the covariant quark model developed in our papers.

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Weak nonleptonic decays of vector B-mesons

We study the radiative and weak nonleptonic decays of vector B-mesons within the covariant confined quark model (CCQM) developed in our previous papers. First, we calculate the matrix elements and decays widths of the radiative decays $B^\ast\to Bγ$. The obtained results are compared with those obtained in other approaches. Then we consider the nonleptonic decays $B^\ast\to D^\ast V$ which proceed via tree-level quark diagrams. It is shown that the analytical expressions for the amplitudes correspond to the factorization approach. In the framework of our model we calculate the leptonic decay constants and the form factors of the $B^\ast\to D^\ast(V)$ transitions in the entire physical region of the momentum transfer squared. Finally, we calculate the two-body decay widths and compare our results with other models.

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$B \to K^{(\ast)} ν\barν$ in covariant confined quark model

We study the $B \to K^{(\ast)} ν\barν$ decays within the Standard Model (SM) by using the relevant transition form factors obtained from the covariant confined quark model (CCQM) developed by us. The $B \to K$ and $B\to K^\ast$ transition form factors are calculated in the full kinematic $q^2$ range. The branching fractions are then calculated. It is shown that our results are in an agreement with those obtained in other theoretical approaches. Currently, the Babar and Belle collaborations provide us by the upper limits at 90\% confidence limit. The obtained bounds are roughly an order of magnitude larger than the SM predictions. This should stimulate experimental collaborations to set up experiments that allow one to obtain more accurate branching values, which is quite achievable on the updated LHCb and Belle machines. If the discrepancies between theory and experiment are confirmed, this will open up opportunities for constructing models with new particles and interactions leading to an extension of the SM.

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Theoretical analysis of the leptonic decays $B\to \ell \ell \ell\barν_{\ell}$: Identical leptons in the final state

We study the effects of the identical leptons in the final state of the $B^+\to \ell^+ \ell^- \ell^+\barν_{\ell}$ decay. The amplitude of the process is described by the same form factors as the amplitude of the ${B\to \ell \ell \ell'\barν'_{\ell}}$ decay for non-identical leptons in the final state. However, the differential distributions are strongly different, as the ${B^+\to \ell^+ \ell^- \ell^+\barν_{\ell}}$ amplitude contains both the direct ($M_a$) and the exchange ($M_b$) diagrams. We calculate a number of the differential distirbutions. In particular, we propose an interesting observable that can be readily measured experimentally - the differential distribution over the invariant mass of the pair of leptons of the same charge, $\ell^+ \ell^+$. The good news is that the interference between $M_a$ and $M_b$, $d{\cal B}_{ab}$, is found to be at the level of less than 1\% in all considered differental distributions and therefore can be neglected in the full kinematical region of this decay.

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Theoretical analysis of the leptonic decays $B\to \ell \ell \ell'\barν_{\ell'}$

We discuss the amplitude of the $B\to l^+l^-l'ν'$ decays and the differential decay rate $d^2Γ/dq^2dq'^2$, $q$ the momentum of the $l^+l^-$ pair emitted from the electromagnetic vertex and $q'$ the momentum of the $l'ν'$ pair emitted from the weak vertex. For the relevant form factors, we construct dispersion representations in $q^2$ which consistently take into account the Ward identity constraints at $q^2=0$ and the contributions of light vector resonances. This allows a reliable description of the form factors in the range $0 < q^2 \le 1$ GeV$^2$ that saturates around 99% of the decay rate. The differential decay rate behaves at small $q^2$ as $dΓ(B\to l^+l^-l' ν')/dq^2\propto 1/q^2$ in the limit $m'_l=0$, but contains also more singlular contribution of order ${m'^2_l}/q^4$, which we take into account. For the case $m_l'\le m_l$, the latter may be neglected and one obtains a mild logarithmic dependence of $Γ(B\to l^{+}l^{-}l'ν')$ on $m_l$. For the case $m_l\ll m'_l$, however, the ${m'^2_l}/q^4$ terms dominate the decay rate leading to $Γ(B\to l^{+}l^{-}l'ν')\sim m'^2_l/m^2_l$. We find the following features of the four-lepton $B$-decays: (i) The decay rates $Γ\left(B\to μ^+μ^-(μν_μ,eν_e)\right)$ are fully dominated by the region of light vector resonances $q^2\simeq M_ρ^2, M_ω^2$; (ii) The decay rate $Γ(B\to e^{+}e^{-}e ν_e)$ receives comparable contributions from the region near $q^2\sim 4m_e^2$ and from the resonance region; (iii) One finds a strong enhancement of the decay rate $Γ(B\to e^+e^- μν_μ)\sim m_μ^2/m_e^2$ which is dominated by the region $q^2\sim 4m_e^2$ due to the terms $O(m_μ^2/q^4)$ in the differential distribution.

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