Effects of a Family Non-universal Z' Boson in B_d → μ~+μ~-and B~-→ π~-μ~+μ~-,ρ~-μ~+μ~-Decays

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

The littlest Higgs model with T-parity and some lepton flavor violation decay processes

The new particles predicted by the littlest Higgs model with T-parity (called LHT model) can induce the lepton flavor violation (LFV) couplings at the one-loop level,which can add contributions to some LFV processes.Taking into account the constraints of the experimental data on the relevant free parameters,we calculate the branching ratios of the LFV decay processes Z → l ˉl and τ-→μ-P 1 P 2 with P 1 P 2 = π + π-,K + K-,and K0 ˉK 0 in the context of this new physics model.We find that the LHT model can indeed make significant contributions to some of these LFV decay processes.The Z factory option for the future high energy e + e-collider experiments will give severe constraints on the LHT model.     

The study of B→K*l+l- decays in family non-universal Z′ models

In a combined investigation of B → K ( * ) l + l - decays, constraints on the related couplings in family non-universal Z′ models are derived. We find that within the allowed parameter space, the recently observed forward-backward asymmetry in the B → K * l + l - decay can be explained by flipping the signs of the Wilson coefficients C eff 9 and C 10 . With the obtained constraints, we also calculate the branching ratio of the B s →μ + μ - decay. The upper bound of our prediction is nearly an order of magnitude smaller than the upper bound given by the CDF Collaboration recently.     

Searching for new physics in D~0→μ~+ μ~-,e~+e~-,μ~±e~■ at BES and/or the super charm-tau factory

In contrast with B0-ˉB0, Bs-ˉBs mixing where the standard model(SM) contributions overwhelm that of the new physics beyond standard model(BSM), a measured relatively large D0-ˉD0mixing where the SM contribution is negligible, definitely implies the existence of the new physics BSM. It is natural to consider that the rare decays of D meson might be more sensitive to new physics, and the decay mode D0→μ+μ-could be an ideal area to search for new physics because it is a flavor changing process. In this work we look for a trace of the new physics BSM in the leptonic decays of D0. Concretely we discuss the contributions of unparticle or an extra gauge boson Z while imposing the constraints set by fitting the D0-ˉD0mixing data. We find that the long-distance SM effects for D0→lˉl still exceed those contributions of the BSM under consideration, but for a double-flavor changing process such as D0→μ±e, the new physics contribution would be significant.     

Effects of the littlest Higgs model on the process e~+ e~- → μ~+ μ~- at a Z~0-factory

We investigate the possibilities of finding the effects of the littlest Higgs (LH) model on the process e + e - →μ + μ - at the leadingorder at a possible Z 0-factory.We study the impacts of the LH model on the observables,such as,the total cross section,the distribution of the transverse momentum of μ-,and the forward-backward charge asymmetry of μin polarized and unpolarized electron-positron collision modes.Besides,we analyze the relations between the observables and the LH model parameters,and discuss the observables of process e + e→μ + μ-in different incoming electron-positron polarization modes.We conclude that one could observe the effects contributed by the LH model on the process e + e-→μ + μin a reasonable parameter space,or might put more stringent constraints on the LH parameters in the future experiments at the possible Z 0-factory.     

Investigation of rare semileptonic B_c→(D_(s,d)~((*))μ~+μ~- decays with non-universal Z' effect

We analyze different decay observables of semileptonic decays B_c→(D_(s,d)~((*)))μ~+μ~-,such as the branching ratio,forward-backward asymmetry,polarization fraction,and lepton polarization asymmetry in the non-universal Z'model.We further study the dependence of the branching fraction to the new model parameters and find that the values of different decay parameters increase in the Z' model,which indicates a possible approach for the search of new physics as well as for the unknown phenomena of the charm B meson.     

Charm mixing from BABAR

We present recent results from BABAR experiment for D0-D0 mixing measurements. Mixing parameters can be measured in different ways using different D0 decay modes, here we discuss the most sensitive analyses such as DO→K+π- where we had the first evidence of charm mixing, the measurement of the ratio of lifetimes of the decays DO→K+K-and DO→π- relative to D0→K-π+, the time dependent Dalitz plot analysis of D0→K+π-π0.New limits on CP-violating time-integrated asymmetries in D0→K+K- and D0→π+π- are also discussed. The analyses presented are based on 384 fb-1 data collected with the BABAR detector at the PEP-Ⅱ asymmetric B Factory.     

Lepton number violation in D meson decay

The lepton number violation(LNV) process can be induced by introducing a fourth generation heavy Majorana neutrino,which is coupled to the charged leptons of the Standard Model(SM). There have been many previous studies on the leptonic number violating decay processes with this mechanism. We follow the trend to study the process: D→Kllπ with the same-sign dilepton final states. We restrict ourselves to certain neutrino mass regions,in which the heavy neutrino could be on-shell and the dominant contribution to the branching fraction comes from the resonance enhanced effect. Applying the narrow width approximation(NWA),we found that the upper limit for the branching fractions for D0→ K-l+l+π-are generally at the order of 10-12 to 10-9,if we take the most stringent upper limit bound currently available in the literature for the mixing matrix elements. We also provide the constraints,which is competitive compared to the LNV B decays,on the mixing matrix element |VeN|2 based on the upper limit of D0→ K-e+e+π-estimated from the Monte-Carlo(MC) study at BESⅢ. Although the constraints are worse than the ones from(0νββ) decay in the literature,the future experiment at the charm factory may yield more stringent constraints.     

Exclusive Semi-leptonic Decays b → s(d)ν in the Standard Model with Fourth Generation

We consider the effects of the fourth generation quarks on the rare B decay processes described by the b → s(d)ννˉ processes at the quark level.We find that the values of the branching ratios for some of these rare decay processes are much larger than the standard model(SM) predictions.These processes can be used to constrain the relevant free parameters.     

S-wave contributions to ■→(D~0,■)π~+π~- in the perturbative QCD framework

■→(D~0,■)π+π-is induced by the b→c■s/b→u■s transitions,which can interfere if a CP-eigenstate DCP is formed.The interference contribution is sensitive to the CKM angle y.In this work,we study the S-wave π+π-contributions to the process in the perturbative QCD factorization.In the factorization framework,we adopt twomeson light-cone distribution amplitudes,whose normalization is parametrized by the S-wave time-like two-pion form factor with resonance contributions from f_0(500),f_0(980),f_0(1500),f_0(1790).We find that the branching ratio of ■→(D~0,■)(π~+π~-)S is of the order of 10~(-6),and that significant interference exists in ■→D_(CP)(π+π-)S.Future measurement could not only provide useful constraints on the CKM angle y,but would also be helpful for exploring the multi-body decay mechanism of heavy mesons.     

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.     

Study on the Effects of the Light CP-odd Higgs via the Leptonic Decays of Pseudoscalar Mesons

To explain the anomalously large decay rate of Σ⁺→p+μ⁺μ^-, it was proposed that a new mechanism where a light CP-odd pseudoscalar boson of m_A1⁰=214.3 MeV makes a crucial contribution. Later, some authors have studied the transition π⁰→ e⁺e^- and r → γA₁⁰ in terms of the same mechanism and their result indicates that with the suggested mass one cannot fit the data. This discrepancy might be caused by experimental error of Σ⁺→ p+μ⁺μ^- because there were only a few events. Whether the mechanism is a reasonable one motivates us to investigate the transitions π⁰→ e⁺e^-;η(η')→ μ⁺μ^-; η_c→ μ⁺μ^-; η_b→τ⁺τ^- within the same framework. It is noted that for π⁰→ e⁺e^-, the standard model (SM) prediction is smaller than the data, whereas the experimental central value of η→μ⁺μ^- is also above the SM prediction. It means that there should be extra contributions from other mechanisms and the contribution of A₁⁰ may be a possible one. Theoretically calculating the branching ratios of the concerned modes, we would check if we can obtain a universal mass for A₁⁰ which reconcile the theoretical predictions and data for all the modes. Unfortunately, we find that it is impossible to have such a mass with the same coupling |gl|. Therefore we conclude that the phenomenology does not favor such a light A₁⁰, even though a small window is still open.     

Charged Higgs Pair Production in a General Two Higgs Doublet Model at e^＋e^- and μ^＋μ^- Linear Colliders

In this paper, charged Higgs pair production through l^＋l^- → H^＋ H^-, where l = e or μ, is studied within the framework of a general Two Higgs Doublet Model （2HDM）. The analysis is relevant to a future e^＋e^- or μ^＋ μ^- collider operating at center of mass energy of √s = 500 GeV. Two different scenarios of small and large a values are studied. Here a is the parameter, which diagonMizes the neutral CP-even Higgs boson mass matrix. Within the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model （MSSM）, cross section of this process is almost the same at e＋ e- and #＋#- colliders. It is shown that at e^＋e^- eolliders within a general 2HDM, cross section is not sensitive to the mass of neutral Higgs bosons, however, it can acquire large values up to several picobarn at μ^＋μ^- colliders with the presence of heavy neutral Higgs bosons. A scan over Higgs boson mass parameter space is performed to analyze the effect of large masses of neutral Higgs bosons involved in the s-channel propagator and thus in the total cross section of this process.     

Two Higgs Doublet Model III and Double-Lepton Polarization Asymmetries in ∧b→∧μ+μ- Decays

Using the form factors calculated both in lattice QCD and HQET, we analyze the branching ratio, double- lepton polarization asymmetries and averaged double-lepton polarization asymmetries of ∧_b→∧μ⁺μ^- decay in the 2HDM III, respectively. Combining the experimental constrains on the 2HDM III parameters, we take two set of representative parameter spaces in our calculations. For the branching ratio of ∧_b→∧μ⁺μ^- decay, considering the uncertainties of the form factors and input parameters, we find the results of both SM and 2HDM III can satisfy the current experimental data in the framework of lattice QCD, but not in HQET. Then we calculate the double-lepton polarization asymmetries P_ij and their averaged values ij>, we find the double-lepton polarization asymmetries P_LT, P_NN, and P_TT are sensitive to the 2HDM III. However, P_LN, P_NL, P_NT, and P_TN show the opposite results. The contribution of the 2HDM III to their averaged values have similar results.     

Vacuum Polarization Bubble Effects on the Triangle Relations for B Meson Charmless Decay Amplitudes

Assuming that factorization is valid and that contributions of the exchange, annihilation, and penguin-annihilation diagrams are negligible, we study the effects of the QCD vacuum polarization bubbles on the decay amplitudes of some B meson charmless decays into two light pseudoscalars. The bubbles have much less effects on B⁰→π⁺π^-, π^-K⁺, π⁰K⁰ than on B⁰→π⁰π⁰ thus the triangle relation √2A(B⁺→π⁺π⁰) = A(B⁰→π^-K⁺)/R_u+√2A(B⁰→π⁰K⁰)/R_u is changed slightly while √2A(B⁺→π⁺π⁰)=√2A(B⁰→π⁰π⁰)+A(B⁰→π⁺π^-) is altered significantly. This may indicate that in order to test or use these triangle relations other higher order QCD corrections should also be carefully taken into consideration.     

The Three-Pion Decays of the a1(1260)

We investigate the decay of a₁⁺ (1260)→π⁺π⁺π^- with the assumption that the a₁(1260) is dynamically generated from the coupled channel ρπ and KK^* interactions. In addition to the tree level diagrams that proceed via a₁⁺ (1260)→ρ⁰π⁺→π⁺π⁺π^-, we take into account also the final state interactions of ππ→ππ and KK→ππ. We calculate the invariant π⁺π^- mass distribution and also the total decay width of a₁⁺ (1260)→π⁺π⁺π^- as a function of the mass of a₁(1260). The calculated total decay width of a₁(1260) is significantly different from other model calculations and tied to the dynamical nature of the a₁(1260) resonance. The future experimental observations could test of model calculations and would provide vary valuable information on the relevance of the ρπ component in the a₁(1260) wave function.     

Rare Decay B_c → D_s *μ~+ μ~- in a Family Non-Universal Z′ Model

Using the form factors calculated in the three-point QCD sum rules, we calculate the new physics contributions to the physical observables of B c → Ds* μ+ μ decay in a family non-universal Z′ model. Under the consideration of three cases of the new physics parameters, we find that: (a) the Z′ boson can provide large contributions to the differential decay rates; (b) the forward-backward asymmetry (FBA) can be increased by about 47%, 38%, and 110% at most in S1, S2, and extreme limit values (ELV), respectively. In addition, the zero crossing can be shifted in all the cases; (c) when s 0.08, the value of P L can be changed from 1 in the Standard Model (SM) to 0.5 in S1, 0.6 in S2, and 0 in extreme limit values, respectively; (d) the new physics corrections to P T will decrease the SM prediction about 25% for the cases of S1     

B→a0(1450)ρ(ω) Decays in Perturbative QCD Approach

In the two-quark model supposition for the meson a₀(1450), which can be viewed as either the first excited state (scenario I) or the lowest lying state (scenario II), the branching ratios and the direct CP-violating asymmetries for decays B→ a₀(1450)ρ(ω) are studied by employing the perturbative QCD factorization approach. We find the following results: (a) For the decays B^- → a⁰₀(1450)ρ^- and \bar{B}⁰ → a⁺₀(1450)ρ^-, their branching ratios have large
difference between two scenarios. Although their branching ratios are larger than other considered decay modes, their direct CP-violatingasymmetries in both scenarios are small. (b) For the decays B^-→ a^-₀(1450)ρ⁰ and \bar{B}⁰→ a^-₀(1450)ρ⁺, a⁰₀(1450)ρ⁰, a⁰₀(1450)ω, their branching ratios are close to each other between two scenarios, respectively. (c) Comparing with the decays \bar{B}⁰ →π⁰ρ⁰,π⁰π⁰, the decay \bar{B}⁰→ a⁰₀(1450)ρ⁰ receives a
larger branching ratio in each scenario, which is sensitive to the variation of the Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa angleα.     

Studies of Bs^0 → η＇η＇ Decays in pQCD Approach

We calculate the CP averaged branching ratios and CP-violating asymmetries for Bs^0 → η＇η＇ and η＇η＇ decays in the perturbative QCD （pQCD） approach here. The pQCD predictions for the C P-averaged branching ratios are Br（Bs^0 → ηη）=（14.2-7.5^＋18.0） ×10^-6,Br（Bs^0 → ηη＇）=（12.4-7.0^＋18.2）×10^-6,and Br（Bs^0 → η＇η＇） =（9.2-4.9^＋15.3）×10^-6, which agree well with those obtained by employing the QCD factorization approach and also be consistent with available experimental upper limits. The gluonic contributions are small in size： less than 7% for Bs →ηηand ηη＇ decays, and around 18% for Bs →η＇η＇ decay. The CP-violating asymmetries for three decays are very small： less than 3% in magnitude.     

A Study on Radiative Dileptonic Decays B0(Bs)→γ l+l-

We study the rare radiative dileptonic decays B⁰(B_s)→γ l⁺l^- (l=e,μ) in the standard model. By using the B meson wave function constrained by non-leptonic decays, the branching ratios turn out to be of the order of 10^-9 for B_s→γ μ⁺μ^-, γe⁺e^-, and 10^-10 for B⁰→γμ⁺μ^-, γe⁺e^-. Based on the study, these decays are accessible at the near future LHC-b experiment, which are useful to determine the B(B_s) wave function.