R. Calabrese
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Photocathodes and Microchannel Plates
- Advanced Frequency and Time Standards
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Ferrara
2016-2025
University of Ferrara
2016-2025
Universitat Ramon Llull
2023-2024
Naples Anesthesia & Physician Associates
2024
Universitat de Barcelona
2018-2023
University of Birmingham
2022
European Organization for Nuclear Research
2002-2021
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2020
Tsinghua University
2020
Peking University
2020
Observations of exotic structures in the J/ψp channel, which we refer to as charmonium-pentaquark states, Λ0b→J/ψK−p decays are presented. The data sample corresponds an integrated luminosity 3 fb−1 acquired with LHCb detector from 7 and 8 TeV pp collisions. An amplitude analysis three-body final state reproduces two-body mass angular distributions. To obtain a satisfactory fit seen spectrum, it is necessary include two Breit-Wigner amplitudes that each describe resonant state. significance...
A measurement of the ratio branching fractions $B^{+}\rightarrow K^{+}\mu^{+}\mu^{-}$ and K^{+}e^{+}e^{-}$ decays is presented using proton-proton collision data, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3.0 fb$^{-1}$, recorded with LHCb experiment at center-of-mass energies 7 8 $\mathrm{\,Te\kern -0.1em V}$. The value for dilepton invariant mass squared range $1<q^{2}<6\mathrm{\,Ge\kern V^2\!/}c^4$ measured be $0.745^{+0.090}_{-0.074}\mathrm{\,(stat)}\,\pm0.036\mathrm{\,(syst)}$. This most...
Based on the full BABAR data sample, we report improved measurements of ratios R(D(*))=B(B[over ¯]→D(*)τ(-)ν[over ¯](τ))/B(B[over ¯]→D(*)ℓ(ℓ)(-)ν[over ¯](ℓ)), where ℓ is either e or μ. These are sensitive to new physics contributions in form a charged Higgs boson. We measure R(D)=0.440±0.058±0.042 and R(D(*))=0.332±0.024±0.018, which exceed standard model expectations by 2.0σ 2.7σ, respectively. Taken together, our results disagree with these at 3.4σ level. This excess cannot be explained...
Based on the full BaBar data sample, we report improved measurements of ratios R(D(*)) = B(B -> D(*) Tau Nu)/B(B l Nu), where is either e or mu. These are sensitive to new physics contributions in form a charged Higgs boson. We measure R(D) 0.440 +- 0.058 0.042 and R(D*) 0.332 0.024 0.018, which exceed Standard Model expectations by 2.0 sigma 2.7 sigma, respectively. Taken together, our results disagree with these at 3.4 level. This excess cannot be explained boson type II two-Higgs-doublet...
The branching fraction ratio R(D^{*})≡B(B[over ¯]^{0}→D^{*+}τ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{τ})/B(B[over ¯]^{0}→D^{*+}μ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ}) is measured using a sample of proton-proton collision data corresponding to 3.0 fb^{-1} integrated luminosity recorded by the LHCb experiment during 2011 and 2012. tau lepton identified in decay mode τ^{-}→μ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ}ν_{τ}. semitauonic sensitive contributions from non-standard-model particles that preferentially couple third generation fermions, particular,...
The LHCb detector is a forward spectrometer at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) CERN. experiment designed for precision measurements of CP violation and rare decays beauty charm hadrons. In this paper performance various sub-detectors trigger system are described, using data taken from 2010 to 2012. It shown that design criteria have been met. excellent has allowed collaboration publish wide range physics results, demonstrating LHCb's unique role, both as heavy flavour general purpose in region.
An angular analysis of the B 0 → K *0(→ + π −)μ μ − decay is presented. The dataset corresponds to an integrated luminosity 3.0 fb−1 pp collision data collected at LHCb experiment. complete information from used determine CP-averaged observables and CP asymmetries, taking account possible contamination decays with system in S-wave configuration. their correlations are reported bins q 2, invariant mass squared dimuon system. determined both unbinned maximum likelihood fit by using principal...
Dark sectors charged under a new Abelian interaction have recently received much attention in the context of dark matter models. These models introduce light mediator, so-called photon (A′), connecting sector to standard model. We present search for reaction e+e−→γA′, A′→e+e−, μ+μ− using 514 fb−1 data collected with BABAR detector. observe no statistically significant deviations from model predictions, and we set 90% confidence level upper limits on mixing strength between at 10−4−10−3...
Resonant structures in B^{0}→ψ^{'}π^{-}K^{+} decays are analyzed by performing a four-dimensional fit of the decay amplitude, using pp collision data corresponding to 3 fb^{-1} collected with LHCb detector. The cannot be described K^{+}π^{-} resonances alone, which is confirmed model-independent approach. A highly significant Z(4430)^{-}→ψ^{'}π^{-} component required, thus confirming existence this state. observed evolution Z(4430)^{-} amplitude ψ^{'}π^{-} mass establishes resonant nature...
We search for single-photon events in 53 fb−1 of e+e− collision data collected with the BABAR detector at PEP-II B-Factory. look a single high-energy photon and large missing momentum energy, consistent production spin-1 particle A′ through process e+e−→γA′; A′→invisible. Such particles, referred to as "dark photons," are motivated by theories applying U(1) gauge symmetry dark matter. find no evidence such processes set 90% confidence level upper limits on coupling strength mass range mA′≤8...
A bstract search for $$ {B}_s^0\to {\overline{D}}^0{f}_0(980) <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:msubsup><mml:mi>B</mml:mi><mml:mi>s</mml:mi><mml:mn>0</mml:mn></mml:msubsup><mml:mo>→</mml:mo><mml:msup><mml:mover><mml:mi>D</mml:mi><mml:mo>¯</mml:mo></mml:mover><mml:mn>0</mml:mn></mml:msup><mml:msub><mml:mi>f</mml:mi><mml:mn>0</mml:mn></mml:msub><mml:mfenced><mml:mn>980</mml:mn></mml:mfenced></mml:math> decays is performed using 3 . 0 fb 1− of pp collision data...
An angular analysis and a measurement of the differential branching fraction decay B 0 → ϕμ + μ − are presented, using data corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3.0 fb−1 pp collisions recorded by LHCb experiment at $$ \sqrt{s}=7 8 TeV. Measurements reported as function q 2, square dimuon invariant mass results found be consistent with Standard Model. In range 1 < 2 6 GeV2 /c 4, where precise theoretical calculations available, is more than 3σ below Model predictions.
The isospin asymmetries of $B \to K\mu^+\mu^-$ and K^{*}\mu^+\mu^-$ decays the partial branching fractions $B^0 K^0\mu^+\mu^-$, $B^+ K^+\mu^+\mu^-$ K^{*+}\mu^+\mu^-$ are measured as functions dimuon mass squared, $q^2$. data used correspond to an integrated luminosity 3$~$fb$^{-1}$ from proton-proton collisions collected with LHCb detector at centre-of-mass energies 7$\,$TeV 8$\,$TeV in 2011 2012, respectively. both consistent Standard Model expectations. three fractions, while individually...
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...
Many models of physics beyond the Standard Model predict existence new Abelian forces with gauge bosons mediating interactions between "dark sectors" and Model. We report a search for dark boson Z' coupling only to second third generations leptons in reaction e+e- -> mu+mu- Z', using 514 fb-1 data collected by BABAR experiment. No significant signal is observed masses range 0.212 - 10 GeV. Limits on parameter g' as low 7x10^-4 are derived, leading improvements bounds compared those...
The direct CP violation parameter Re(epsilon'/epsilon) has been measured from the decay rates of neutral kaons into two pions using NA48 detector at CERN SPS. 2001 running period was devoted to collecting additional data under varied conditions compared earlier years (1997-99). new yield result: = (13.7 +/- 3.1) times 10^{-4}. Combining this result with that published 1997, 98 and 99 data, an overall value (14.7 2.2) 10^{-4} is obtained experiment.
A precise measurement of the cross section process $e^+e^-\toπ^+π^-(γ)$ from threshold to an energy 3GeV is obtained with initial-state radiation (ISR) method using 232fb$^{-1}$ data collected BaBar detector at $e^+e^-$ center-of-mass energies near 10.6GeV. The ISR luminosity determined a study leptonic $e^+e^-\toμ^+μ^-(γ)γ_{\rm ISR}$, which found agree next-to-leading-order QED prediction within 1.1%. for systematic uncertainty 0.5% in dominant $ρ$ resonance region. leading-order hadronic...
In a sample of $471\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}$ $B\overline{B}$ events collected with the BABAR detector at PEP-II ${e}^{+}{e}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ collider we study rare decays $B\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{(*)}{\ensuremath{\ell}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\ell}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$, where ${\ensuremath{\ell}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\ell}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ is either or ${\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$. We report results on partial branching fractions and isospin...
We search for the flavor-changing neutral-current decays $B\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{(*)}\ensuremath{\nu}\overline{\ensuremath{\nu}}$, and invisible $J/\ensuremath{\psi}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\nu}\overline{\ensuremath{\nu}}$ $\ensuremath{\psi}(2S)\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\nu}\overline{\ensuremath{\nu}}$ via $B\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{(*)}J/\ensuremath{\psi}$ $B\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{(*)}\ensuremath{\psi}(2S)$, respectively, using a data sample of...
In the Standard Model of particle physics, strength couplings b quark to u and c quarks, |Vub| |Vcb|, are governed by coupling quarks Higgs boson. Using data from LHCb experiment at Large Hadron Collider, probability for Λb0 baryon decay into p final state relative is measured. Combined with theoretical calculations strong interaction a previously measured value first measurement use baryonic performed. This consistent previous determinations using B meson decays specific states confirms...
Evidence for the decay mode $X(3872)\rightarrow\psi(2S)\gamma$ in $B^+\rightarrow X(3872)K^+$ decays is found with a significance of 4.4 standard deviations. The analysis based on data sample proton-proton collisions, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3fb$^{-1}$ collected LHCb detector, at centre-of-mass energies 7 and 8TeV. ratio branching fraction $X(3872)\to\psi(2S)\gamma$ that $X(3872)\rightarrow J/\psi \gamma$ measured be $$...
The process e+e- --> p anti-p gamma is studied using 469 fb-1 of integrated luminosity collected with the BABAR detector at PEP-II collider, an center-of-mass energy 10.6 GeV. From analysis invariant mass spectrum, dependence cross section for measured from threshold to 4.5 ratio electric and magnetic form factors, |G_E/G_M|, asymmetry in proton angular distribution are masses below 3 We also measure branching fractions decays J/psi psi(2S) anti p.
The data sample of Λ0b→J/ψpK− decays acquired with the LHCb detector from 7 and 8 TeV pp collisions, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3 fb−1, is inspected for presence J/ψp or J/ψK− contributions minimal assumptions about K−p contributions. It demonstrated at more than nine standard deviations that cannot be described alone, play a dominant role in this incompatibility. These model-independent results support previously obtained model-dependent evidence P+c→J/ψp...
A full amplitude analysis of $\Lambda_b^0 \to J/\psi p \pi^-$ decays is performed with a data sample acquired the LHCb detector from 7 and 8 TeV $pp$ collisions, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3 fb$^{-1}$. significantly better description achieved when, in addition previously observed nucleon excitations $N\to p\pi^-$, either $P_c(4380)^+$ $P_c(4450)^+\to p$ states, K^-$ decays, or $Z_c(4200)^-\to state, reported $B^0 K^+ all three, are included models. The support model...