A5107937345- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
- International Science and Diplomacy
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Magnetic confinement fusion research
- Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods
University of Maryland, College Park
2017-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Bologna
2023-2024
California University of Pennsylvania
2024
Los Alamos National Laboratory
2023
University of Washington
2023
University of Bologna
2023
Heidelberg University
2015-2020
Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas
2015-2017
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
2017
University of Zurich
2016
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...
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,...
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 $3621.40 (\mathrm{syst} 0.14 \, (\Lambda_c^+)~\mathrm{MeV}/c^2$,...
We study e+e-→π+π-hc at center-of-mass energies from 3.90 to 4.42 GeV by using data samples collected with the BESIII detector operating Beijing Electron Positron Collider. The Born cross sections are measured 13 and found be of same order magnitude as those e+e-→π+π-J/ψ but a different line shape. In π±hc mass spectrum, distinct structure, referred Zc(4020), is observed 4.02 GeV/c2. Zc(4020) carries an electric charge couples charmonium. A fit invariant neglecting possible interferences,...
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...
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 study the process e+e−→(D∗¯D∗)±π∓ at a center-of-mass energy of 4.26 GeV using 827 pb−1 data sample obtained with BESIII detector Beijing Electron Positron Collider. Based on partial reconstruction technique, Born cross section is measured to be (137±9±15) pb. observe structure near (D∗¯D∗)± threshold in π∓ recoil mass spectrum, which we denote as Z±c(4025). The and width are (4026.3±2.6±3.7) MeV/c2 (24.8±5.6±7.7) MeV, respectively. Its production ratio...
We report on a study of the process ${e}^{+}{e}^{\ensuremath{-}}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}}{(D{\overline{D}}^{*})}^{\ensuremath{\mp}}$ at $\sqrt{s}=4.26\text{ }\text{ }\mathrm{GeV}$ using $525\text{ }\mathrm{pb}{}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ data sample collected with BESIII detector BEPCII storage ring. A distinct charged structure is observed in ${(D{\overline{D}}^{*})}^{\ensuremath{\mp}}$ invariant mass distribution. When fitted to mass-dependent-width...
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.
The LHCb Upgrade II will fully exploit the flavour-physics opportunities of HL-LHC, and study additional physics topics that take advantage forward acceptance spectrometer. I begin operation in 2020. Consolidation occur, modest enhancements detector be installed, Long Shutdown 3 LHC (2025) these are discussed here. main installed long shutdown 4 (2030) build on strengths current experiment I. It operate at a luminosity up to $ 2 \times 10^{34} \rm cm^{-2}s^{-1}$, ten times detector. New...
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.
We present a new measurement of the positive muon magnetic anomaly, a_{μ}≡(g_{μ}-2)/2, from Fermilab Muon g-2 Experiment using data collected in 2019 and 2020. have analyzed more than 4 times number positrons decay our previous result 2018 data. The systematic error is reduced by factor 2 due to better running conditions, stable beam, improved knowledge field weighted distribution, ω[over ˜]_{p}^{'}, anomalous precession frequency corrected for beam dynamics effects, ω_{a}. From ratio...
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...
With data samples collected with the BESIII detector operating at BEPCII storage ring center-of-mass energies from 4.009 to 4.420 GeV, process e+e-→ γX(3872) is observed for first time a statistical significance of 6.3σ. The measured mass X(3872) (3871.9 ± 0.7s tat 0.2 syst) MeV/c(2), in agreement previous measurements. Measurements product cross section σ[e+e- → γX(3872)] and branching fraction B[X(3872)→π+π-J/ψ] 4.009, 4.229, 4.260, 4.360 GeV are reported. Our measurements consistent...
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...
A search is presented for hidden-sector bosons, $\ensuremath{\chi}$, produced in the decay ${B}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{*}(892{)}^{0}\ensuremath{\chi}$, with ${K}^{*}(892{)}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{+}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ and $\ensuremath{\chi}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$. The performed using $pp$-collision data corresponding to $3.0\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ collected LHCb detector. No...
A bstract The differential branching fraction of the rare decay Λ b 0 → Λμ + μ − is measured as a function q 2 , square dimuon invariant mass. analysis performed using proton-proton collision data, corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3 . fb −1 collected by LHCb experiment. Evidence signal observed in region below J/ψ Integrating over 15 < 20 GeV /c 4 $$ \mathrm{d}\mathrm{\mathcal{B}}\left({\varLambda}_b^0\to \varLambda {\mu}^{+}{\mu}^{-}\right)/d{q}^2=\left({1.18}_{-0.08}^{+0.09}\pm...
Data sets were collected with the BESIII detector at BEPCII collider center-of-mass energy of √s = 3.650 GeV during May 2009 and 3.773 from January 2010 to 2011. By analyzing large angle Bhabha scattering events, integrated luminosities two data are measured be (44.49±0.02±0.44) pb−1 (2916.94±0.18±29.17) pb−1, respectively, where first error is statistical second systematic.
A measurement of the differential branching fraction decay B 0 → K ∗(892)0 μ + − is presented together with a determination S-wave π system in +π− −. The analysis based on pp-collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity 3 fb−1 collected LHCb experiment. measurements are made bins invariant mass squared dimuon system, q 2. Precise theoretical predictions for decays available 2 region 1.1 < 6.0 GeV2 /c 4. In this region, range 796 m Kπ 996 MeV/c 2, found be $$...
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...