T. J. V. Bowcock
A5062366118- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- International Science and Diplomacy
- Algorithms and Data Compression
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Radiation Effects in Electronics
University of Liverpool
2016-2025
European Organization for Nuclear Research
2011-2024
Imperial College London
2014-2023
Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas
2013-2019
Central China Normal University
2017
Wuhan University
2017
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2017
National Institute for Subatomic Physics
2017
University College Dublin
2014-2017
RWTH Aachen University
2017
We present the first results of Fermilab Muon g-2 Experiment for positive muon magnetic anomaly $a_\mu \equiv (g_\mu-2)/2$. The is determined from precision measurements two angular frequencies. Intensity variation high-energy positrons decays directly encodes difference frequency $\omega_a$ between spin-precession and cyclotron frequencies polarized muons in a storage ring. ring field measured using nuclear resonance probes calibrated terms equivalent proton spin precession...
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...
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.
A narrow pentaquark state, P_{c}(4312)^{+}, decaying to J/ψp, is discovered with a statistical significance of 7.3σ in data sample Λ_{b}^{0}→J/ψpK^{-} decays, which an order magnitude larger than that previously analyzed by the LHCb Collaboration. The P_{c}(4450)^{+} structure formerly reported confirmed and observed consist two overlapping peaks, P_{c}(4440)^{+} P_{c}(4457)^{+}, where this two-peak interpretation 5.4σ. proximity Σ_{c}^{+}D[over ¯]^{0} ¯]^{*0} thresholds peaks suggests they...
We present a measurement of form-factor-independent angular observables in the decay ${B}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{*}(892{)}^{0}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$. The analysis is based on data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity $1.0\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$, collected by LHCb experiment $pp$ collisions at center-of-mass energy 7 TeV. Four are measured six bins dimuon invariant mass squared ${q}^{2}$ range...
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...
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 $3621.40 (\mathrm{syst} 0.14 \, (\Lambda_c^+)~\mathrm{MeV}/c^2$,...
A measurement of the ratio branching fractions decays B^{+}→K^{+}μ^{+}μ^{-} and B^{+}→K^{+}e^{+}e^{-} is presented. The proton-proton collision data used correspond to an integrated luminosity 5.0 fb^{-1} recorded with LHCb experiment at center-of-mass energies 7, 8, 13 TeV. For dilepton mass-squared range 1.1<q^{2}<6.0 GeV^{2}/c^{4} measured be R_{K}=0.846_{-0.054}^{+0.060}_{-0.014}^{+0.016}, where first uncertainty statistical second systematic. This most precise R_{K} date compatible...
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...
A search for the rare decays ${B}_{s}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ and ${B}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ is performed with data collected in 2011 2012 LHCb experiment at Large Hadron Collider. The samples comprise $1.1\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ of proton-proton collisions $\sqrt{s}=8\text{ }\mathrm{TeV}$ $1.0\text{ $\sqrt{s}=7\text{ }\mathrm{TeV}$. We...
The quantum numbers of the X(3872) meson are determined to be JPC = 1++ based on angular correlations in B+ K+ decays, where pi+pi- J/psi and \mu+\mu-. data correspond 1.0 fb-1 pp collisions collected by LHCb detector. only alternative assignment allowed previous measurements, JPC=2-+, is rejected with a confidence level equivalent more than eight Gaussian standard deviations using likelihood-ratio test full phase space. This result favors exotic explanations state.
The Vertex Locator (VELO) is a silicon microstrip detector that surrounds the proton-proton interaction region in LHCb experiment. performance of during first years its physics operation reviewed. system operated vacuum, uses bi-phase CO2 cooling system, and sensors are moved to 7 mm from LHC beam for data taking. stability these characteristic features described, details material budget given. calibration timing processing algorithms implemented FPGAs described. fully characterised. have...
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...
The production of J/psi mesons in proton-proton collisions at sqrt(s)=7 TeV is studied with the LHCb detector LHC. differential cross-section for prompt measured as a function transverse momentum pT and rapidity y fiducial region 0<pT<14 GeV/c 2.0<y<4.5. fraction from b-hadron decays are also same ranges. analysis based on data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity 5.2pb-1. cross-sections over 10.52 +/- 0.04 1.40 +1.64/-2.20 mub 1.14 0.01 0.16 decays, where first uncertainty...
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...
We outline the experimental concept and key scientific capabilities of AION (Atom Interferometer Observatory Network), a proposed programme using cold strontium atoms to search for ultra-light dark matter, explore gravitational waves in mid-frequency range between peak sensitivities LISA LIGO/Virgo/ KAGRA/INDIGO/Einstein Telescope/Cosmic Explorer experiments, probe other frontiers fundamental physics. would complement planned searches as well mergers involving intermediate-mass black holes...
A search for the rare decays ${B}_{s}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ and ${B}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ is performed at LHCb experiment. The data analyzed correspond to an integrated luminosity of $1\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ $pp$ collisions a center-of-mass energy 7 TeV $2\text{ 8 TeV. An excess signal candidates with respect background expectation seen...
Abstract We propose in this White Paper a concept for space experiment using cold atoms to search ultra-light dark matter, and detect gravitational waves the frequency range between most sensitive ranges of LISA terrestrial LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA/INDIGO experiments. This interdisciplinary experiment, called Atomic Experiment Dark Matter Gravity Exploration (AEDGE), will also complement other planned searches exploit synergies with wave detectors. give examples extended sensitivity matter offered...
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.