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Yutaka Ushiroda

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arXiv2025

Muon identification with Deep Neural Network in the Belle II K-Long and Muon detector

Muon identification is crucial for elementary particle physics experiments. At the Belle II experiment, muons and pions with momenta greater than 0.7 GeV/c are distinguished by their penetration ability through the $K_L$ and Muon (KLM) sub-detector, which is the outermost sub-detector of Belle II. In this paper, we first discuss the possible room for $μ/π$ identification performance improvement and then present a new method based on Deep Neural Network (DNN). This DNN model utilizes the KLM hit pattern variables as the input and thus can digest the penetration information better than the current algorithm. We test the new method in simulation and find that the pion fake rate (specificity) is reduced from 4.1% to 1.6% at a muon efficiency (recall) of 90%.

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arXiv2024

Development and Implementation of Advanced Beam Diagnostic and Abort Systems in SuperKEKB

The SuperKEKB/Belle II experiment aims to collect high-statistics data of B meson pairs to explore new physics beyond the Standard Model (SM). SuperKEKB, an upgraded version of the KEKB accelerator, has achieved a world-record luminosity of $4.71 \times 10^{34} \, \mathrm{cm^{-2}s^{-1}}$ in 2022 but continues to strive for higher luminosities. One of the major obstacles is Sudden Beam Loss (SBL) events, which cause substantial beam losses and damage to the Belle~II detector. To find a hint for addressing SBL challenges, advanced beam diagnostic systems and enhanced beam abort systems have been developed. The diagnostic system aims to accurately pinpoint the start of beam losses, while the upgraded abort system quickly disposes of anomalous beams to minimize damage. This paper details the development and implementation of these systems, including high-speed loss monitors, time synchronization with the White Rabbit system, and data acquisition systems. Efforts to understand the mechanisms of SBL events, using acoustic sensors to detect discharges, are also discussed. These measures aim to improve the operational stability and luminosity of SuperKEKB, contributing to the experiment's success.

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arXiv2017

Report by the Committee on the Scientific Case of the ILC Operating at 250 GeV as a Higgs Factory

This document is the final report by the Committee on the Scientific Case of the ILC Operating at 250 GeV as a Higgs Factory. This committee was commissioned by the Japan Association of High Energy Physicists. The purpose of this committee is to investigate and compare the capability to determine the energy scale of new phenomena and new principles and the capability to uncover the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry.

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arXiv2001

Radiative B Meson Decay

We studied radiative B meson decays with the Belle detector. We measured the following branching fractions; Br(B->K*0(892)γ) = (49.6 \pm 6.7 \pm 4.5) x 10^{-6}, Br(B->K*+(892)γ) = (38.9 \pm 9.3 \pm 4.1) x 10^{-6}, Br(B->Xsγ) = (3.39 \pm 0.53 \pm 0.42 +0.51-0.55) x 10^{-4}. We also set an upper limit for B -> ργas Br(B->ργ)/Br(B->K*(892)γ) < 0.19 at 90% confidence level.

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