Improved Light-Cone QCD Sum Rule Analysis of Rare Decays Λb → Λγ and Λb → Λl+l-

We present a systematic light-cone QCD sum rule study of the exclusive rare radiative decay Λ_b → Λ_γ and rare semileptonic decay Λ_b → Λl⁺l^- within the framework of the standard model. Although some light-cone sum rule (LCSR) studies on these rare processes can be found in different literatures, it is necessary to reanalyze them systematically for the reason that either the baryonic distribution amplitudes are improved or different interpolating currents for the Λ_b baryon may lead to quite different results. In addition, the rare process Λ_b → Λ_γ has not yet been analyzed by LCSR with the Ioffe-type current. Taking all these reasons into account, we perform LCSR calculations of both the processes with two types of interpolating currents. Our calculations show that the choice of the interpolating current for the Λ_b baryon can affect the predictions significantly, especially for the rare radiative decay process.     

Double Charm Decays of B Mesons in mSUGRA Model

Based on the low energy effective Hamiltonian with naive factorization, we calculate the branching ratios (BRs) and CP asymmetries (CPAs) for the twenty three double charm decays B/B_s \to D^{(*)}_{(s)} D^{(*)}_{(s)} in both the standard model (SM) and the minimal supergravity (mSUGRA) model. Within the considered parameter space, we find that (a) the theoretical predictions for the BRs, CPAs and the polarization fractions in the SM and the mSUGRA model are all consistent with the currently available data within±2σ errors; (b) For all the considered decays, the supersymmetric contributions in
the mSUGRA model are very small, less than7% numerically. It may be difficult to observe so small SUSY contributions even at LHC.     

Improved analysis of the rare decay processes of Λ_b

It is noted that in the new Particle Data Group(PDG) version the rare decays of the Λ_b baryon have been revised with more accuracy. The new results show that most of the existing theoretical results on the process Λ_b→Λ_γ Lgbare larger than those of experiments. With the improved higher-order light-cone distribution amplitudes of the Λ baryon, we reanalyze the process in the framework of light-cone quantum chromodynamics sum rules and the branching ratio is estimated to be Br (Λ_b→Λ_γ)=(7.38_(-0.39)~(+0.40))×10~(16), which is consistent with the new experimental result. Furthermore, another process Λ_b→Λl~+l~- is also analyzed in the same frame. The final branching ratio is calculated to be Br (Λ_b→Λl~+l~-)=1.20×10~(-6), which is in good accordance with the data from the PDG and other theoretical predictions.     

Effects of a Family Non-universal Z' Boson in \bar{B}_d→μ+μ- and B- →π-μ+μ-,ρ-μ+μ- Decays

Motivated by the recently updated experimental measurement on \bar{B}_d→μ⁺μ^- and B^-→π^-μ⁺μ^- decays by CDF and Belle collaborations, we revisit these
decays, as well as B^-→ρ^-μ⁺μ^- decay, within the Standard Model, and evaluate the effects of a family non-universal Z' boson. Under the constraint from {\cal B}(B^-→π^-μ⁺μ^-), we find the ranges of the Z' couplings S^LR_μμ< -5.2×10^-2 or D^LR_μμ < -8.1× 10^-2 are excluded. Within the allowed Z' parameters spaces, comparing with the SM predictions, we find that {\cal B}(\bar{B}_d→ μ⁺μ^-, {\cal B}(B^-→ π^-μ⁺μ^-), and {\cal B}(B^-→ρ^-μ⁺μ^-) could be enhanced by a factor about
226%, 245%, and 254%, respectively, byZ' contributions. However, they are hardly to be reduced. Furthermore, the zero crossing in the normalized forward-backward asymmetry spectrum of B^- →ρ^-μ⁺μ^- decay at low dimuon mass always exists.     

Rare Decays B → XS,dνν and XS,d → l+l- in the,Topcolor-Assisted Technicolor Model

We calculate the contributions to the rare decays B → X_S,dνν and X_S,d → l⁺l^- from one-loop Z^o -penguin diagrams in the framework of topcolor-assisted technicolor model. Within the parameter space, we find that: (a) the new contribution from technipions is less than 2% of the standard model prediction; (b) the top-pions can provide a factor of 10 to 30 enhancement to the ratios in question; (c) the topcolor-assisted technicolor model is consistent with the current experimental'data.     

A Phenomenological Analysis of Higher Fock State Contributions to the χCJ Decays

We present a phenomenological analysis of higher Fock state contributions to the χ_CJ decays by using the recent BES experimental data.It is found that the higher Fock state |cc)8g〉 makes an important contribution to the inclusive and exclusive processes with respect to that from the valence Fock state |cc〉 of the χ_CJ and some constraints of these contributions are obtained for the χ_co and χ_c2 states in order to fit the experimental data.     

Study on υμ, υγ, Decays and CP Non-Invariance at Early Epoch of the Universe

We study the υ_μ and υ_γ decays in the early epoch of the universe. If m_υγ > 2m_e, there would be a CP asymmetry between υ_γ→e⁺+e^-+υ_e and υ_γ→e⁺+ e^-+ υ_e. The resultant CP non-invariance is a function of temperature and density and can reach l0^-7 for a reasonable temperature range, but it is noticed that if m_υγ > 2υ_μ～200 MeV, the CP non-invariance can be much larger.     

Decays of excited baryons in the large- N<Subscript>c</Subscript> expansion of QCD

We present the analysis of the decay widths of excited baryons in the framework of the 1/N _c expansion of QCD. These studies are performed up to order 1/N _c and include both positive- and negative-parity excited baryons.     

Semileptonic Decays of Heavy Mesons to Light Pseudoscalar Mesons in the BS Formalism

The decay processes from heavy to light pseudoscalar mesons such as π, K, η,η' are studied in a relativistic constituent quark model based on the BS formalism. It is emphasized that the negative energy projector operators's contributions in the BS wavefunctions for light pseudoscalar mesons have to be considered. By taking into account these contributions, the previously encountered difficulties in calculating the decay constants and form factors are found to be removed. A11 the form factors for transitions such as D→π, D→K, D_s→K, D_s→η, D_s→η', B→π, B_s→K are estimated and the branching ratios for these semileptonic decays are calculated. The results of our calculations are consistent with experimental values.     

Application of <Emphasis Type="Italic">T</Emphasis>-Invariance Conditions in Selecting Mechanisms of Nuclear Reactions,Decays, and Fission

T-invariance conditions for the differential cross sections of multiparticle multistep nuclear reactions are found with allowance for spin orientations of particles in the initial channels of such reactions. It is shown that the asymmetry coefficients for different T-parities in the differential cross sections for original and time-reversed reactions are expressed in terms of unified scalar (pseudoscalar) functions that depend of the 3-momenta and spins of particles involved in the initial and final channels of the reactions under analysis. It is also shown that knowledge of the aforementioned functions for the asymmetries under analysis in the original reaction makes it possible to reconstruct the respective functions for the analogous asymmetries in the time-reversed reaction without studying it experimentally. By considering the example of T-even and T-odd asymmetries in reactions where oriented nuclei undergo binary and ternary fission induced by cold polarized neutrons, it is demonstrated that the T-invariance conditions in question can be used to select mechanisms behind the appearance of the above asymmetries—in particular, mechanisms associated with the presence of T-noninvariant interactions.     

The Contribution to Δs and Δg from the Hybrid Components of a proton

The hybrid components of a pro ton can give rise to direct contribution to Δg due to the gluon operator and Δs due to the axial current operator as well. We evaluate such contribution precisely within the framework of the bag model, but the result shows that the contribution is not significant.     

Kerr介质中耦合全同Λ型三能级原子与真空场相互作用过程中场熵的演化特性

利用量子理论,研究了真空场与耦合全同Λ型三能级原子相互作用过程中场熵的演化特性.讨论了系统初始状态、失谐量、原子间偶极相互作用和Kerr系数对场熵演化特性的影响.数值计算结果表明:场熵呈现出周期性振荡,其振荡频率和幅度强烈地依赖于系统的初始状态|失谐量、原子间耦合强度、Kerr系数的增大,都会使场熵振荡的幅度减小.     

Comparison of the Absorption Spectra of Nd3+ Ions in the NdFe3(BO3)4, Nd0.5Gd0.5Fe3(BO3)4, and Ho0.75Nd0.25Fe3(BO3)4 Crystals

Physics of the Solid State - The polarized optical absorption spectra in the region of a series of the f–f &nbsp;transitions of Nd3+ ions in the Ho0.75Nd0.25Fe3(BO3)4,...     

Isotope Effects on theO,H Coupling Constant and theO–{H} Nuclear Overhauser Effect in Water

The NMR spectra of solutions of 30%¹⁷O-enriched H₂O and D₂O in nitromethane display the resonances of the three isotopomers H₂O, HDO, and D₂O. All¹⁷O,¹H and¹⁷O,²H coupling constants and the primary and secondary isotope effects onJ(¹⁷O,¹H) have been determined. The primary effect is −1.0 ± 0.2 Hz and the secondary effect is −0.07 ± 0.04 Hz. Using integrated intensities in the¹⁷O NMR spectra, the equilibrium constant for the reaction H₂O + D₂O 2HDO is found to be 3.68 ± 0.2 at 343 K. From the relative integrated intensities of proton-coupled and -decoupled spectra the¹⁷O–{¹H} NOE is estimated for the first time, resulting in values of 0.908 and 0.945 for H₂O and HDO, respectively. This means that dipole–dipole interactions contribute about 2.5% to the overall¹⁷O relaxation rate in H₂O dissolved in nitromethane.     

Quadrupole Interaction Contribution to the Hyperfine Structure of P-States in Muonic Lithium,Beryllium, and Boron Ions

The contribution of the quadrupole interaction to the hyperfine structure of the spectrum of the energy of muonic lithium, beryllium, and boron ions is calculated within the quasipotential method in quantum electrodynamics. The numerical results obtained improve previous calculations due to the consideration of new corrections. They can be used for comparison with future experimental data.     

Cross section measurements of the Pd(p, γ)Ag, Sn(p, γ)Sb, and Sn(α, γ)Te reactions relevant to the astrophysical rp- and γ-processes

Total cross section measurements for the ¹⁰²Pd(p, γ)¹⁰³Ag and ¹¹⁶Sn(p, γ)¹¹⁷Sb reactions have been performed in the proton energy range 2.6 to 4.25 MeV, and for the ¹¹²Sn(α, γ)¹¹⁶Te reaction over the alpha beam energy range 7.0 to 10.5 MeV. An activation technique was used in which gamma rays from decays of the reaction products were detected off-line by two hyper-pure germanium detectors in a low background environment. Where possible, reaction rates are derived and the results compared to those of calculations generated by the NON-SMOKER and the MOST statistical model codes so as to judge their applicability for describing the cross sections needed for network calculations of nucleosynthesis in explosive astrophysical environments via the γ- and rp-processes.     

Effects of non-standard tri-linear couplings in photon-photon collisions (I) γγ → WW

The effect of anomalous couplings in γγ → W⁺W^t- is studied for different energies of the γγ mode of the next linear collider. The analysis based on the maximum likelihood method exploits the variables in the four-fermion semi-leptonic final state. Polarized differential cross sections based on the complete set of diagrams for these channels with the inclusion of anomalous couplings are used and compared to an approximation based on γγ → W⁺W^t- with full spin correlations. To critically compare these results with those obtained in e⁺e^t- we perform an analysis based on the complete calculation of the four-fermion semi-leptonic final state. The anomalous couplings that we consider are derived from the next-to-leading order operators in the non-linear realization of symmetry breaking.