A precise determination of the electroweak mixing angle from semileptonic neutrino scattering

The cross-section ratio of neutral-current and charged-current semileptonic interactions of muon-neutrinos on isoscalar nuclei has been measured with the result:R ^v =0.3093±0.0031 for hadronic energy larger than 4 GeV. From this ratio we determined the electroweak mixing angle sin² θ _W , wherem _c is the charm-quark mass in GeV/c². Comparison with direct measurements ofm _w andm _z determines the radiative shift of the intermediate boson mass Δr=0.077±0.025(exp.)±0.038(syst.), in agreement with the prediction. Assuming the validity of the electroweak standard theory we determined ?=0.990?0.013(m _c ?1.5)±0.009(exp.)±0.003(theor.).     

Observation of the muonic decay of the charged intermediate vector boson

Muons of high transverse momentum p^μ_T have been observed in the large drift chambers surrounding the UA1 detector at the CERN 540 GeV pp? collider. For an integrated luminosity of 108 nb^?1, 14 isolated muons have been found with p_T > 15 GeV/c. They are correlated with a large imbalance in total transverse energy, and show a kinematic behaviour consistent with the muonic decay of the Intermediate Vector Boson W^± of weak interactions. The partial cross section is in agreement with previous measurements for electronic decays and with muon-electron universality. The W mass is determined to be m_W = 81⁺⁶_?7 GeV/c².     

Limits to possible scalar-boson mass and coupling from e+e− collisions

Measurements of e⁺e^? → e⁺e^? at 2.8 GeV are reported and interpreted in terms of limits for the mass and coupling of a possible scalar boson of the type introduced in recent renormalizable models of weak interactions. In particular, in the Georgi-Glashow scheme of leptons we find that the scalar boson mass must be larger than 10 GeV for an m_W = 10 GeV (m_W mass of the W-boson) and of 6.5 GeV for m_W = 15 GeV. Alternatively its coupling is extremely weak.     

Electroweak parameters from a high statistics neutrino nucleon scattering experiment

The final results from the WA 1/2 neutrino experiment in the 1984 CERN 160 GeV narrow band beam are presented. The ratiosR _ν and \(R_{\bar v} \) of neutral to charged current interaction rates of neutrinos and antineutrinos in iron are measured to beR _ν=0.3072±0.0033 and \(R_{\bar v} \) =0.382±0.016. A value of the electroweak parameter sin² θ _w = 1 ?m _W ² /m _Z ² is extracted fromR _ν. The result is sin² θ _w =0.228+0.013(m _c ?1.5)±0.0003 (theor.) wherem _c is the mass of the charmed quark in GeV form _t =60 GeV,M _H =100 GeV, ρ=1. CombiningR _ν and \(R_{\bar v} \) one obtains a value for ρ=0.991+0.023(m _c ?1.5)±0.020(exp.). Alternatively,R _ν and \(R_{\bar v} \) yield a precise value of the ratio of intermediate vector boson massesm _W /m _Z =0.880?0.007(m _c ?1.5)±0.002(exp.)±0.002(theor.). Comparison of these results with those from direct measurements of the vector boson masses are presented. In a model-independent analysis the left- and right-handed neutral current coupling constants,g _L ² andg _R ² , are determined.     

Analysis ofx F 3: QCD and higher twist

We have analysed all available data on the non-singlet neutrino structure functionxF ₃ taking into account systematic errors and EMC corrections. A good fit to all data withQ ²≧5 (GeV/c)²,W ²≧10 (GeV/c)² is obtained neglecting higher twist contributions, with Λ=0.18±0.07 GeV, corresponding toα _s (Q ²=25(GeV/c)²)=0.18±0.02. On lowering the cuts toQ ²≧3 (GeV/c)²,W ²≧3 (GeV/c)², we find evidence for a small negative higher-twist term. Incorporating such a term in a simple parametrisation yields an increased Λ value of 0.27±0.05 GeV, corresponding toα _s (Q ²=25(GeV/c)²)=0.20±0.01.     

A measurement of σtot(e+e− → hadrons) for cm energies between 12.0 and 36.7 GeV

The ration R = σ(e⁺e^? → hadrons)σ_μμ was measured between 12.0 and 36.7 GeV c.m. energy W with a precision of typically ± 5.2%. R is found to be constant with an average R = 4.01 ± 0.03 (stat) ± (syst.) for W ? 14 GeV. Quarks are found to be point-like, the mass parameter describing a possible quark form-factor being larger than 186 GeV. Fits including QCD corrections and a weak neutral-current contribution are presented.     

Radiative corrections to νμ + N → μ− + X and their effect on the determination of ϱ2 and sin2θW

We study the O(α) corrections to σ_T(ν_μ + N → μ^? + X). The coefficient of the leading O(αln m_Z) contribution is given by a general theorem as in the case of β decay, while the energy scale accompanying m_Z in the argument of the logarithm as well as mass singularities and non-logarithmic terms are obtained by a detailed quark-parton model calculation. The effect of muon mass singularities, when there is an experimental vut in the low range of the y distribution, is also investigated. Combining these new results with our previous analysis of σ_T(ν_μ + N → ν_μ + X), we calculate theSU(2)_L × U(1) parameter ?_(νμ;h)² and evaluate the effect of the O(α) corrections on the determination of sin²θ_W^exp from deep inelastic ν_μ scattering. Applying these corrections to existing data, we obtain the weigthed average sin²θ_W^exp = 0.216 ± 0.010 ± 0.004. This value when used in conjuction with our previous analysis of the W^± and Z⁰ masses provides the predictions m_W = 83.0_?2.8^+3.0 GeV and m_Z = 93.8_?2.4^+2.5 GeV. For the weak interaction angle defined by modified minimal subtraction we find sin²θ_W(m_W) = 0.215 ± 0.010 ± 0.004, which is in very good agreement with the SU(5) prediction we have recently given.     

Search for a SM Higgs boson in dilepton plus missing transverse energy final state with the D??detector at {\sqrt s}{=}{1.96}?TeV

A search is presented for the Standard Model (SM) Higgs boson optimized in the decay channel H??W ^?+? W ^??, where both W bosons decay leptonically. The final state considered contains dileptons and missing transverse energy from the neutrinos. A multivariate analysis is used to suppress the background. No significant excess above the SM background has been observed and limits set on the Higgs boson production cross-section ? the branching ratio for m _H?= 115?C200?GeV are computed. Results using 8.1?fb^?1 of data are presented.     

A grand unified theory based onSU(n, 1)-minimal supergravity

We discuss a grand unified theory in the framework ofSU(n, 1) minimal supergravity with the Planck mass as the only input mass scale.M _W ≈m _3/2 is fixed by radiative corrections to be naturally ?M _P1. Due to the particular form of explicit soft supersymmetry breaking a light singlet can be used to obtain naturally light Higgs doublets and for a new mechanism for radiativeSU (2)×U(1) breaking. The low energy particle spectrum is very restricted withm _3/2≈10⁴ GeV.     

Associated production of heavy Higgs boson with top quarks

Associated production of a heavy Higgs boson (m_H > 100 GeV) with top quarks at Juratron energies is studied. It is natural to differentiate between the “light” (2m_t < m_H < 2m_W) and “heavy” (m_H > 2m_W) Higgs search. It is assumed that the mass value of the top quarks is in the interval m_t ≈ 30–80 GeV. m_W is the W-boson mass. If m_H < 2m_W a dangerous background is given by the QCD production of four top quarks. We have calculated the cross sections for both the Higgs production and the background reaction. The disappointing result found is that the background is overwhelmingly large. However the Higgs search in this mass region is not hopeless. The associated production of the Higgs boson with a W-boson may have a clear experimental signature, its background given by the reaction $\text{p}\text{+}\text{p}\text{→}\text{W}\text{+}\text{t}\text{+}\text{t}$ might be suppressed. The difficulty with this mechanism is that the rate is rather low. If m_H > 2m_W the background is different and its contribution is expected to be small. The associated production of a Higgs boson with a pair of top quarks might be a useful method in the Higgs search in this case.     

Comparison of inelastic electron and positron scattering cross sections on 12C and 27Al

The ratio R = σ⁺/σ^? of the cross sections for inelastic and electron scattering on ¹²C and ²⁷Al has been measured for four momentum transfers 0.08 (GeV/c)² ?q² ?0.45 (GeV/c)² of the virtual photon and invariant masses 0.95 GeV ? W ? 3.3GeV of the hadronic system. The mean value of the ratio is R = (1.005 ± 0.027). No q², respectively, W dependence of the ratio is observed.     

On the mass and mixings of the ZE

The experimental data on the neutral current couplings are used to derive lower bounds on the mass of Z_E, the extra neutral gauge boson appearing in the minimal ‘beyond the standard model’ scenario favoured in superstring compactifications. This is based on the gauge group SU(3)_c×SU(2)_L×U(1)_Y×U(1)_E. Taking sin²θ_w=0.229, m_W=80.76 GeV and m_Z=91.59 GeV it is found that the mixing angle θ between Z and Z_E must satisfy −0.136<sin θ<−0.007 corresponding to m_ZE>152 GeV or, assuming E₆ unification m_ZE>155 GeV.     

Testing the Lorentz structure of the charged weak current in τ-decays

We review the current experimental situation on the determination of the Lorentz structure of the charged weak current in τ decays. We propose a method to extent these studies to decays of τ leptons to righthanded daughter leptons which are forbidden in the standard model. We reanalyse the available data in the framework of specific models and derive limits on the mass of charged Higgs bosons of m(H ^±) > 1.5 tan β GeV at 90 % c.l. and on righthanded W-bosons of m(W ₂) > 230 GeV at 90 % c.l., valid if the righthanded neutrinos associated with it are light compared to the τ.     

Upper bounds on Higgs-Boson masses in the Weinberg-Salam model with three Higgs doublets

In the Weinberg-Salam model with three Higgs doublets, the positivity of masses and tree graph unitarity applied on Higgs scattering lead to the following upper bounds on Higgs masses: m_H1^±, m_H2^± < 883 GeV, m_H1⁰ < 500 GeV, m_H2⁰, m_H3⁰ < (958–1633) GeV, m_H4⁰, m_H5⁰ < (360–883) GeV.     

Top quark mass from gut mass relations

Using one-loop renormalization group equations of SU(3)×SU(2)×U(1) and mass relations of minimal SU(5) we obtain m₁=203±30 GeV and m_s=0.20±0.03 GeV for the top and strange quark masses. For general GUT with m_b=m_τ at E=M_x<M_P1 we get m_t > 165 GeV. These values appear to be consistent with recent experimental data.     

A comparison of direct and indirect determinations of the masses of the Higgs Boson and the top quark

The indirect estimation of the Higgs Boson mass from electroweak radiative corrections within the Standard Model is compared with the directly measured value obtained by the ATLAS and CMS Collaborations at the CERN LHC collider. Treating the direct measurement of m_H as input, the Standard Model indirect estimation of the top-quark mass is also obtained and compared with its directly measured value. A model-independent analysis finds an indirect value of m_H of ■70 GeV, below the directly measured value of 125.7±0.4 GeV and an indirect value:m_t = 177.3±1.0 GeV, above the directly measured value: 173.21±0.87 GeV. A goodness-of-fit test to the Standard Model using all Z-pole observables and mW has a χ~2 probability of ■2%. The reason why probability values about a factor of ten larger than this, and indirect estimates of m H about 30 GeV higher, have been obtained in recent global fits to the same data is recalled.     

Current algebra calculation of e+e-→4π± and determination of ϱ′(1600) parameters

A current algebra calculation of e⁺e^-→4π^± cross section is carried out using the axial current matrix element obtained from τ→π?ν. Assuming ?′→?+2π(I=0, l=0), the following results are obtained: for the A₁ resonance, 1.05?m_A ?1.15 GeV; for ?′, Γ?′(total)≈0.23 GeV, M_?′≈1.5 GeV, Γ(?′→e⁺e^-)≈0.4 keV×B^?1(?′→?′ →?π⁺π).     

On the metastability of the Standard Model vacuum

If the Higgs mass m_H is as low as suggested by present experimental information, the Standard Model ground state might not be absolutely stable. We present a detailed analysis of the lower bounds on m_H imposed by the requirement that the electroweak vacuum be sufficiently long-lived. We perform a complete one-loop calculation of the tunnelling probability at zero temperature, and we improve it by means of two-loop renormalization-group equations. We find that, for m_H=115 GeV, the Higgs potential develops an instability below the Planck scale for m_t>(166±2) GeV, but the electroweak vacuum is sufficiently long-lived for m_t<(175±2) GeV.     

Electroproduction of π+ mesons in the resonance region

Results on the reaction ep→e′nπ⁺ are presented in the mass range 1.355 ?W ?1.775 GeV at q₂=1GeV² and in the range 1.415 ? W ? 1.595 GeV at q²=0.6 GeV². From the angular distribution of the π⁺ meson the polarization terms σ_u + ?σ_L, σ_p and σ_I have been determined in the range of production angles 0 <θ_π⁺ ?63°     

Rho production by virtual photons

The reaction γ_Vp → pπ⁺π^? was studied in the W, Q² region 1.3–2.8 GeV, 0.3–1.4 GeV² using the streamer chamber at DESY. A detailed analysis of rho production viaγ_Vp→?⁰p is presented. Near threshold rho production has peripheral and non-peripheral contributions of comparable magnitude. At higher energies (W > 2 GeV) the peripheral component is dominant. The Q² dependence of σ(γ_Vp→?⁰p) follows that of the rho propagator as predicted by VDM. The slope of dσ/dt at 〈Q²〉 = 0.4 and 0.8 GeV² is within errors equal to its value at Q² = 0. The overall shape of the ?⁰ is t dependent as in photoproduction, but is independent of Q². The decay angular distribution shows that longitudinal rhos dominate in the threshold region. At higher energies transverse rhos are dominant. Rho production by transverse photons proceeds almost exclusively by natural parity exchange, σ_T^N ? (0.83 ± 0.06) σ_T for 2.2 < W < 2.8 GeV. The s-channel helicity-flip amplitudes are small compared to non-flip amplitudes. The ratio R = σ_L/σ_T was determined assuming s-channel helicity conservation. We find R = ξ²Q²/M_?² with ξ² ≈ 0.4 for 〈W〉 = 2.45 GeV. Interference between rho production amplitudes from longitudinal and transverse photons is observed. With increasing energy the phase between the two amplitudes decreases. The observed features of rho electroproduction are consistent with a dominantly diffractive production mechanism for W > 2 GeV.