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Wei-Shu Hou

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arXiv2006

Direct CP Violation in B+ to J/psi K+ Decay as Probe for New Physics

Currently there are New Physics hints in mixing-induced CP violation S(phi K0), S(pi0 K0) < S(J/psi K0), unequal direct CP violation A(K+ pi-) differs A(K+ pi0), and maybe even in measured S(J/psi K0) vs prediction from global fit to other data. However, these hints either suffer from experimental uncertainties, or uncertain hadronic corrections, and are not yet unequivocal. Motivated by these hints, however, we point out that a unique probe may be direct CP violation in B to JψK mode. An asymmetry observed at 1% or higher would indicate New Physics.

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arXiv2006

Four Generation CP Violation in B -> phi K^0, pi^0 K^0, eta' K^0 and Hadronic Uncertainties

The fourth generation can give the correct trend of S_{phi K^0}, S_{pi^0 K^0} < sin2phi_1/beta, as indicated by data, and the effect, being largely leading order, is robust against hadronic uncertainties. The effect on S_{eta' K^0}, however, is diluted away by hadronic effects, and S_{eta' K^0} \simeq sin2phi_1/beta is expected. The near maximal arg[V^*_{t's}V_{t'b}] \lesssim 90^\circ that is needed could resolve the unequal direct CP violation seen in B -> K^+ pi^- and K^+ pi^0 modes, and is consistent with b ->s l^+l^- and B_s mixing constraints.

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arXiv2006

Impact of Right-handed Strange-beauty Squark on b <-> s Transitions

As the hint for CP violating new physics in B-> phi Ks has weakened, we reconsider the possibility of near maximal mixing between \tilde s_R-\tilde b_R squarks. Such a right-handed strange-beauty squark \widetilde{sb}_{1} can be realized by combining supersymmetry with an approximate Abelian flavor symmetry, and comes with a unique new CP violating phase from right-handed quark mixing. Naturally heavy strange-beauty squark and gluino, of order 0.5 to 1 TeV, are easily accommodated by recent time-dependent CP violation measurements in Bd -> phi K^0 and pi^0 K^0. Because of near maximal mixing, even with such heavy masses, the \widetilde{sb}_{1} and \tilde g can still strongly impact on Bs mass difference and generate CP violation in the mixing, which can still be probed at Tevatron Run II. But if the scenario is realized, the LHC will provide definitive information on the new CP phase, and possibly discover the \widetilde{sb}_{1} squark. Time-dependent CP violation in Bd -> K^{*0} gamma can be probed at the future B factory upgrades. Other b -> s decays influenced by large right-handed dynamics are also discussed.

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arXiv2005

Baryon Number Violation Involving Higher Generations

Proton stability seems to constrain rather strongly any baryon number violating process. We investigate the possibility of baryon number violating processes involving right-handed dynamics or higher generation quarks. Our results strongly suggest that there will be no possibility to observe baryon number violation in tau or higher generation quark decays, at any future machine.

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arXiv2005

Enhanced KL to pi0 nu nubar from Direct CP Violation in B to K pi with Four Generations

Recent CP violation results in B decays suggest that Z penguins may have large weak phase. This can be realized by the four generation (standard) model. Concurrently, B to Xs l+ l- and Bs mixing allow for sizable Vt's* Vt'b only if it is nearly imaginary. Such large effects in b to s transitions would affect s to d transitions, as kaon constraints would demand Vt'd different from zero. Using Gamma(Z to b bbar) to bound |Vt'b|, we infer sizable |Vt's| < |Vt'b| < |Vus|$. Imposing epsilon_K, K+ to pi+ nu nubar and epsilon'/epsilon constraints, we find Vt'd* Vt's = few x 10^(-4) with large phase, enhancing KL to pi0 nu nubar to 5x10^(-10) or even higher. Interestingly, Delta_mBd and sin(2PhiBd) are not much affected, as |Vt'd* Vt'b| << |Vtd* Vtb| = 0.01.

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arXiv2005

Difference in B^+ and B^0 Direct CP Asymmetry as Effect of a Fourth Generation

Direct CP violation in B^0-> K^+π^- decay has emerged at -10% level, but the asymmetry in B^+ -> K^+π^0 mode is consistent with zero. This difference points towards possible New Physics in the electroweak penguin operator. We point out that a sequential fourth generation, with sizable V^*_{t's}V_{t'b} and near maximal phase, could be a natural cause. We use the perturbative QCD factorization approach for B-> Kπamplitudes. While the B^0-> K^+π^- mode is insensitive to t', we critically compare t' effects on direct CP violation in B^+ -> K^+π^0 with b-> s\ell^+\ell^- and B_s mixing. If the K^+π^0-K^+π^- asymmetry difference persists, we predict \sin2Φ_{B_s} to be negative.

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arXiv2005

Implications of Bbar to D0 h0 Decays on Bbar to D Kbar, Dbar Kbar Decays

The recently observed color suppressed B0bar to D0 pi0, D0 eta, D0 eta', Ds+ K-and D0 K0bar decay modes all have rates larger than expected, hinting at the presence of final state interactions. We study rescattering effects in Bbar to D P, D Kbar and Dbar Kbar modes in the quasi-elastic approach, which is extended to accommodate D0 eta' without using U(3) symmetry. The D0bar Kbar modes are of interest in the determination of the unitarity angle phi3/gamma. The updated DP data are used to extract the effective Wilson coefficients a_1^{eff} ~ 0.92, a_2^{eff} ~ 0.22, three strong phases delta ~ 62 deg., theta ~ 24 deg., sigma ~ 127 deg., and the mixing angle tau~2 deg. The values of delta and theta are close to our previous results. The smallness of tau implies small mixing of D0 eta1 with other modes. Predictions for D0 K-, D+ K- and D0 K0bar agree with data. The framework applies to Bbar to Dbar Kbar decays, and rates for D0bar K-, D- K0, Ds- pi0, Ds- eta and Ds- eta' modes are predicted. From B- to D0bar K- and D0 K- rates, we find r_B=0.09\pm 0.02.

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arXiv2005

Highlights from Five Years at the B Factories

The highlights and conflicts at the B Factories are briefly reviewed. $CP$ violation was established in 2001 in $B^0 \to J/ψK_S$ and related modes, which has now become a precision measurement of CP violation in $B^0$-$\bar B^0$ mixing. However, the situation for the $B^0 \to π^+π^-$ and charmless $b\to s$ modes, which probe also CP violation in the {\it decay} amplitude, are not quite settled yet. They could be hinting at presence of both strong (CP conserving) and new physics (CP violating) phases. We critically assess the developments and discuss some related discrepancies and highlights, such as observation of direct CP violation, and make a projection towards the next few years.

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arXiv2004

B->J/psi K* in a Supersymmetric Right-handed Flavor Mixing Scenario

A supersymmetric extension of the Standard Model, with maximal s_R-b_R mixing and a new source of CP violation, contains all the necessary ingredients to account for a possible anomaly in the measured CP asymmetry in B->phi K_s decay. In the same framework we study the decay B->J/psi K*, paying particular attention to observables that can be extracted by performing a time dependent angular analysis, and become nonzero because of new physics effects.

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arXiv2004

Resolving the B-> phi K^* Polarization Anomaly

The experimental observation of sizable transverse components for B-> phi K^* decay is in strong contrast to all other VV modes, and poses a challenge to our understanding of B decay dynamics. Observing that the gluon emitted from b-> sg^{(*)} chromodipole transition is transverse, we give a heuristic model where the transverse phi descends from the emitted gluon, hence similar phenomena should occur for B-> omega K^* but not for B-> rho^0 K^*. New physics in bsg chromodipole coupling, perhaps needed for the \bar B -> phi K_S CP violation anomaly, may lead to different patterns of CP and T violation in transverse components of \bar B -> phi \bar K^*, omega \bar K^* decays.

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arXiv2004

Collider Phenomenology of Light Strange-beauty Squarks

Strong mixing between right-handed strange and beauty squarks is a possible solution to the CP violation discrepancy in $B\to ϕK_S$ decay as recently suggested by the Belle data. In this scenario, thanks to the strong mixing one of the strange-beauty squarks can be as light as 200 GeV, even though the generic supersymmetry scale is at TeV. In this work, we study the production of this light right-handed strange-beauty squark at hadronic colliders and discuss the detection in various decay scenarios. Detection prospect at the Tevatron Run II is good for the strange-beauty squark mass up to about 300 GeV.

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arXiv2004

Effect of Supersymmetric Right-handed Flavor Mixing on $B_s$ decays

Motivated by the possibility of ${\cal S}_{ϕK_S}<0$, we study the implications for $B_s$ meson system. In a specific model that realizes ${\cal S}_{ϕK_S}<0$ with large $s$-$b$ mixing, right-handed dynamics and a new CP phase, we present predictions for CP asymmetries in $B_s\to J/ψϕ$, $K^+K^-$ and $ϕγ$ decays. Even if the measurement of time-dependent CP asymmetry becomes hampered by very fast $B_s$ oscillation, a finite difference between the decay rates of $B_s$ mass eigenstates may enable the studies of CP violations with untagged data samples. Thus, studies of CP violation in the $B_s$ system would remain useful for the extraction of new physics information.

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arXiv2004

Extraction of Axial Form Factors from Bbar0 --> D+ K- K{*0} Decay

Based on Bbar to D{(*)}K-K{*0} decay data, which supports factorization, we propose to extract the kaon axial form factor in the factorization framework. Experiment indicates that the K-K{*0} pair is produced by an axial current where only one out of three axial form factors is dominant. The axial form factor can be extracted by fitting the K-K{*0} mass spectrum with an a_1(1260)-resonance plus QCD-motivated non-resonant contributions, which can be improved as data improves.

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arXiv2003

$\bar B^0\to ϕK_S$ and $\bar K^{*0}γ$ CP Asymmetries from Supersymmetric Right-handed Flavor Mixing: Implications for Heavy Quark Phenomenology

Two recent experimental developments, when combined, may have far reaching implications. $S_{ϕK_S} < 0$, if confirmed, would imply large $s$-$b$ mixing, a new CP phase, and right-handed dynamics. Large $Δm_{B_s}$ would be likely, making the $B_s$ program at hadron machines difficult. Reconstruction of $B$ vertex from $K_S$ at B factories, as shown by BaBar's first measurement of $S_{K_Sπ^0}$, makes $S_{K_Sπ^0γ}$ in $\bar B\to \bar K^{*0}γ$ accessible. This would be a boon for B factory upgrades. Supersymmetric Abelian flavor symmetry, independently motivated, can realize all of this with a light $\widetilde{sb}_1$ squark. B factory and collider studies of flavor, CP and SUSY may not be what we had expected.

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arXiv2003

Accounting for Slow J/psi from B Decay

A slow J/psi excess exists in the inclusive B -> J/psi+X spectrum, and is indicative of some hadronic effect. From color octet nature of c cbar pair in b-> c cbar s decay, one such possibility would be B -> J/psi+ K_g decay, where K_g is a hybrid resonance with sbar g q constituents. We show that a K_g resonance of ~ 2 GeV mass and suitably broad width could be behind the excess.

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arXiv2003

B Decays as Spectroscope for Charmed Four-quark States

The $D_s(2320)$ state recently observed by BaBar in the $D_s^+π^0$ channel may be the first of a host of $cq\bar q\bar q$ four-quark states. We give a phenomenological account of the masses and decay modes. The isosinglet $D_s(2320)$ state is the only narrow one, dominated by the observed isospin violating decay and less than $\sim$ 100 keV in width. All other states are expected to decay hadronically. Notable resonances are in doubly charged $D_s^+π^+$, $D^+K^+$, wrong pairing $D^+K^-$, and also $D_s^+K^-$, $Dη$ channels. We propose B decays as searching ground for such 4-quark states, which recoil against $\bar D^{(*)}$ meson from B decay, or $π^+$ $\bar D^{(*)}$, $\bar K$ mesons from $\bar B$ decay. Exotic $qc\bar c\bar q$ charmonia could also be produced, and may be behind the slow $J/ψ$ bump in inclusive $B\to J/ψ+X$ decay.

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arXiv2003

Indication for Large Rescatterings in Charmless Rare B Decays

The current wealth of charmless B decay data may suggest the presence of final state rescattering. In a factorized amplitude approach, better fits are found by incorporating two SU(3) rescattering phase differences, giving delta ~ 65 degree and sigma ~ 90 - 100 degree. Fitting with unitarity phase phi_3 as a fit parameter gives phi_3 ~ 96 degree, the CP asymmetries A_{pi pi}, S_{pi pi} agree better with BaBar, and the sigma phase is slightly lower. Keeping phi_3 = 60 degree fixed in fit gives S_{pi pi} ~-0.9, which agrees better with Belle. With the sizable delta, sigma rescattering phases as fitted, many direct CP asymmetries flip sign, and B0 --> pi0 pi0, K- K+ rates are of order 10^{-6}, which can be tested soon.

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