A. Bitadze
A5053558690- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Big Data Technologies and Applications
- Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications
- advanced mathematical theories
University of Manchester
2016-2025
Government of Catalonia
2024
Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras
2024
SR Research (Canada)
2024
Manchester University
2020-2024
The University of Adelaide
2019-2023
University of Oxford
2023
Folkwang University of the Arts
2023
University of Siegen
2023
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
2020
A test of lepton universality, performed by measuring the ratio branching fractions $B^{0} \rightarrow K^{*0}\mu^{+}\mu^{-}$ and K^{*0}e^{+}e^{-}$ decays, $R_{K^{*0}}$, is presented. The $K^{*0}$ meson reconstructed in final state $K^{+}\pi^{-}$, which required to have an invariant mass within 100$\mathrm{\,MeV}c^2$ known $K^{*}(892)^{0}$ mass. analysis using proton-proton collision data, corresponding integrated luminosity about 3$\mathrm{\,fb}^{-1}$, collected LHCb experiment at...
A highly significant structure is observed in the $\Lambda_c^+K^-\pi^+\pi^+$ mass spectrum, where $\Lambda_c^+$ baryon reconstructed decay mode $pK^-\pi^+$. The consistent with originating from a weakly decaying particle, identified as doubly charmed $\Xi_{cc}^{++}$. difference between masses of $\Xi_{cc}^{++}$ and states measured to be $1334.94 \pm 0.72 (\mathrm{stat}) 0.27 (\mathrm{syst}~\mathrm{MeV}/c^2$, then determined $3621.40 (\mathrm{syst} 0.14 \, (\Lambda_c^+)~\mathrm{MeV}/c^2$,...
Abstract The standard model of particle physics currently provides our best description fundamental particles and their interactions. theory predicts that the different charged leptons, electron, muon tau, have identical electroweak interaction strengths. Previous measurements shown a wide range decays are consistent with this principle lepton universality. This article presents evidence for breaking universality in beauty-quark decays, significance 3.1 deviations, based on proton–proton...
A Short-Baseline Neutrino (SBN) physics program of three LAr-TPC detectors located along the Booster Beam (BNB) at Fermilab is presented. This new SBN Program will deliver a rich and compelling opportunity, including ability to resolve class experimental anomalies in neutrino perform most sensitive search date for sterile neutrinos eV mass-scale through both appearance disappearance oscillation channels. Using data sets 6.6e20 protons on target (P.O.T.) LAr1-ND ICARUS T600 plus 13.2e20...
The ratio of branching fractions R(D*−)≡B(B0→D*−τ+ντ)/B(B0→D*−μ+νμ) is measured using a data sample proton-proton collisions collected with the LHCb detector at center-of-mass energies 7 and 8 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3 fb−1. For first time, R(D*−) determined τ-lepton decays three charged pions in final state. B0→D*−τ+ντ yield normalized that B0→D*−π+π−π+ mode, providing measurement B(B0→D*−τ+ντ)/B(B0→D*−π+π−π+)=1.97±0.13±0.18, where uncertainty statistical second...
The ratio of branching fractions ${\cal{R}}(D^{*-})\equiv {\cal{B}}(B^0 \to D^{*-} τ^+ ν_τ)/{\cal{B}}(B^0 μ^+ν_μ)$ is measured using a data sample proton-proton collisions collected with the LHCb detector at center-of-mass energies 7 and 8 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3$~$fb$^{-1}$. $τ$ lepton reconstructed three charged pions in final state. A novel method used that exploits different vertex topologies signal backgrounds isolate samples semitauonic decays $b$ hadrons high...
The preponderance of matter over antimatter in the early universe, dynamics supernovae that produced heavy elements necessary for life, and whether protons eventually decay—these mysteries at forefront particle physics astrophysics are key to understanding evolution our its current state, eventual fate. Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is an international world-class experiment dedicated addressing these questions as it searches leptonic charge-parity symmetry violation, stands...
The $\Xi_c^+ K^-$ mass spectrum is studied with a sample of $pp$ collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3.3 fb$^{-1}$, collected by the LHCb experiment. $\Xi_c^+$ reconstructed in decay mode $p K^- \pi^+$. Five new, narrow excited $\Omega_c^0$ states are observed: $\Omega_c(3000)^0$, $\Omega_c(3050)^0$, $\Omega_c(3066)^0$, $\Omega_c(3090)^0$, and $\Omega_c(3119)^0$. Measurements their masses widths reported.
Abstract Conventional, hadronic matter consists of baryons and mesons made three quarks a quark–antiquark pair, respectively 1,2 . Here, we report the observation state containing four in Large Hadron Collider beauty experiment. This so-called tetraquark contains two charm quarks, $$\overline{{{{{u}}}}}$$ <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:mover> <mml:mrow> <mml:mi>u</mml:mi> </mml:mrow> <mml:mo>¯</mml:mo> </mml:mover> </mml:math> $$\overline{{{{{d}}}}}$$...
A search for the rare decays B_{s}^{0}→μ^{+}μ^{-} and B^{0}→μ^{+}μ^{-} is performed at LHCb experiment using data collected in pp collisions corresponding to a total integrated luminosity of 4.4 fb^{-1}. An excess observed with significance 7.8 standard deviations, representing first observation this decay single experiment. The branching fraction measured be B(B_{s}^{0}→μ^{+}μ^{-})=(3.0±0.6_{-0.2}^{+0.3})×10^{-9}, where uncertainty statistical second systematic. measurement effective...
Quantum chromodynamics, the theory of strong force, describes interactions coloured quarks and gluons formation hadronic matter. Conventional matter consists baryons mesons made three quark-antiquark pairs, respectively. Particles with an alternative quark content are known as exotic states. Here a study is reported narrow state in D
The first full amplitude analysis of $B^+\to J/ψϕK^+$ with $J/ψ\toμ^+μ^-$, $ϕ\to K^+K^-$ decays is performed a data sample 3 fb$^{-1}$ $pp$ collision collected at $\sqrt{s}=7$ and $8$ TeV the LHCb detector. cannot be described by model that contains only excited kaon states decaying into $ϕK^+$, four $J/ψϕ$ structures are observed, each significance over $5$ standard deviations. quantum numbers these determined least $4$ lightest has mass consistent with, but width much larger than, previous...
The sensitivity of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) to neutrino oscillation is determined, based on a full simulation, reconstruction, and event selection far detector simulation parameterized analysis near detector. Detailed uncertainties due flux prediction, interaction model, effects are included. DUNE will resolve mass ordering precision 5$\sigma$, for all $\delta_{\mathrm{CP}}$ values, after 2 years running with nominal design beam configuration. It has potential observe...
The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is an international, world-class experiment aimed at exploring fundamental questions about the universe that are forefront of astrophysics and particle physics research. DUNE will study pertaining to preponderance matter over antimatter in early universe, dynamics supernovae, subtleties neutrino interaction physics, a number beyond Standard Model topics accessible powerful beam. A critical component program involves changes beam neutrinos,...
The first observation of exotic states with a new quark content $c \bar{c} u \bar{s}$ decaying to the $J/\psi K^+$ final state is reported high significance from an amplitude analysis $B^+ \to J/\psi \phi decay. carried out using proton-proton collision data corresponding total integrated luminosity 9 fb$^{-1}$ collected by LHCb experiment at centre-of-mass energies 7, 8 and 13 TeV. most significant state, $Z_{cs}(4000)^+$, has mass $4003\pm6\,^{+\,\phantom{0}4}_{-\,14}$ MeV, width...
The preponderance of matter over antimatter in the early universe, dynamics supernovae that produced heavy elements necessary for life, and whether protons eventually decay—these mysteries at forefront particle physics astrophysics are key to understanding evolution our its current state, eventual fate. DUNE is an international world-class experiment dedicated addressing these questions as it searches leptonic charge-parity symmetry violation, stands ready capture supernova neutrino bursts,...
The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), a 40-kton underground liquid argon time projection chamber experiment, will be sensitive to the electron-neutrino flavor component of burst neutrinos expected from next Galactic core-collapse supernova. Such an observation bring unique insight into astrophysics core collapse as well properties neutrinos. general capabilities DUNE for neutrino detection in relevant few- few-tens-of-MeV energy range described. As example, DUNE's ability...
The branching fraction of the rare B_{s}^{0}→ϕμ^{+}μ^{-} decay is measured using data collected by LHCb experiment at center-of-mass energies 7, 8, and 13 TeV, corresponding to integrated luminosities 1, 2, 6 fb^{-1}, respectively. reported in intervals q^{2}, square dimuon invariant mass. In q^{2} region between 1.1 6.0 GeV^{2}/c^{4}, measurement found lie 3.6 standard deviations below a model prediction based on combination light cone sum rule lattice QCD calculations. addition, first...
A bstract The W boson mass is measured using proton-proton collision data at $$ \sqrt{s} <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:msqrt><mml:mi>s</mml:mi></mml:msqrt></mml:math> = 13 TeV corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 1.7 fb − 1 recorded during 2016 by the LHCb experiment. With a simultaneous fit muon q/p T distribution sample → μν decays and ϕ * Z μμ determined be {m}_w=80354\pm {23}_{\mathrm{stat}}\pm {10}_{\mathrm{exp}}\pm {17}_{\mathrm{theory}}\pm...
An improved measurement of the decay B0s→μ+μ− and searches for decays B0→μ+μ− B0s→μ+μ−γ are performed at LHCb experiment using data collected in proton-proton collisions √s=7, 8 13 TeV, corresponding to integrated luminosities 1, 2 6 fb−1, respectively. The branching fraction effective lifetime measured be B(B0s→μ+μ−)=(3.09+0.46+0.15−0.43−0.11)×10−9 τ(B0s→μ+μ−)=(2.07±0.29±0.03) ps, respectively, where uncertainties include both statistical systematic contributions. No significant signal is...
Branching fraction and effective lifetime measurements of the rare decay $B^0_s\to\mu^+\mu^-$ searches for decays $B^0\to\mu^+\mu^-$ $B^0_s\to\mu^+\mu^-\gamma$ are reported using proton-proton collision data collected with LHCb detector at centre-of-mass energies $7$ TeV, $8$ TeV $13$ corresponding to a luminosity $9$ fb$^{-1}$. The branching ${\mathcal{B}}(B^0_s\to\mu^+\mu^-)=\left(3.09^{+0.46+0.15}_{-0.43-0.11}\right)\times 10^{-9}$ $\tau(B^0_s\to\mu^+\mu^-)=(2.07\pm 0.29\pm 0.03)$...
The first simultaneous test of muon-electron universality using B^{+}→K^{+}ℓ^{+}ℓ^{-} and B^{0}→K^{*0}ℓ^{+}ℓ^{-} decays is performed, in two ranges the dilepton invariant-mass squared, q^{2}. analysis uses beauty mesons produced proton-proton collisions collected with LHCb detector between 2011 2018, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 9 fb^{-1}. Each four lepton measurements reported either given q^{2} interval or supersedes previous measurements. results are compatible predictions...
Tests of lepton universality in B^{0}→K_{S}^{0}ℓ^{+}ℓ^{-} and B^{+}→K^{*+}ℓ^{+}ℓ^{-} decays where ℓ is either an electron or a muon are presented. The differential branching fractions B^{0}→K_{S}^{0}e^{+}e^{-} B^{+}→K^{*+}e^{+}e^{-} measured intervals the dilepton invariant mass squared. measurements performed using proton-proton collision data recorded by LHCb experiment, corresponding to integrated luminosity 9 fb^{-1} . results consistent with standard model previous tests related decay...
An amplitude analysis of B^{-}→J/ψΛp[over ¯] decays is performed using 4400 signal candidates selected on a data sample pp collisions recorded at center-of-mass energies 7, 8, and 13 TeV with the LHCb detector, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 9 fb^{-1}. A narrow resonance in J/ψΛ system, consistent pentaquark candidate strangeness, observed high significance. The mass width this new state are measured be 4338.2±0.7±0.4 MeV 7.0±1.2±1.3 MeV, where first uncertainty statistical second...
A simultaneous analysis of the B+→K+ℓ+ℓ− and B0→K*0ℓ+ℓ− decays is performed to test muon-electron universality in two ranges square dilepton invariant mass, q2. The measurement uses a sample beauty meson produced proton-proton collisions collected with LHCb detector between 2011 2018, corresponding an integrated luminosity 9 fb−1. sequence multivariate selections strict particle identification requirements produce higher signal purity better statistical sensitivity per unit than previous...