G. Bellettini
A5102915302- 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
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- International Science and Diplomacy
- Planetary Science and Exploration
University of Pisa
2013-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa
2005-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare
2011-2024
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
1993-2023
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati
1980-2020
University of Glasgow
2012-2019
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2011-2014
University of California, Los Angeles
2012-2014
Children's Defense Fund
1998-2013
Scuola Normale Superiore
2001-2012
We establish the existence of top quark using a 67 pb^-1 data sample Pbar-P collisions at Sqrt(s) = 1.8 TeV collected with Collider Detector Fermilab (CDF). Employing techniques similar to those we previously published, observe signal consistent t-tbar decay WW b-bbar, but inconsistent background prediction by 4.8 sigma. Additional evidence for is provided peak in reconstructed mass distribution. measure be 176 +/-8(stat) +/- 10(sys.) GeV/c^2, and production cross section 6.8 +3.6 -2.4 pb.
We present a new measurement of the inclusive and differential production cross sections $J/\ensuremath{\psi}$ mesons $b$ hadrons in proton-antiproton collisions at $\sqrt{s}=1960\text{ }\text{ }\mathrm{G}\mathrm{e}\mathrm{V}$. The data correspond to an integrated luminosity $39.7\text{ }{\mathrm{p}\mathrm{b}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ collected by CDF run II detector. find section for all transverse momenta from 0 $20\text{ }\mathrm{G}\mathrm{e}\mathrm{V}/c$ rapidity range $|y|<0.6$ be...
We report the observation of a narrow state decaying into $J/\psi\pi^+\pi^-$ and produced in $220 pb^{-1}$ $\bar{p} p $ collisions at $\sqrt{s}=1.96 TeV$ CDF II experiment. observe 730 \pm 90 decays. The mass is measured to be $3871.3 0.7 (stat) 0.4 (syst) MeV/c2$, with an observed width consistent detector resolution. This agreement recent by Belle Collaboration X(3872) meson.
We present the results of a search for top quark in 19.3 pb−1 p¯p collisions at √s =1.8 TeV. The data were collected Fermilab Tevatron collider using Collider Detector (CDF). includes standard model tt¯ decays to final states eeνν¯, eμνν¯, and μμνν¯ as well e+ν+jets or μ+ν+jets. In (e,μ)+ν+jets channel we b quarks from t via secondary vertex identification semileptonic cascade c quarks. dilepton find two events with background 0.56+0.25−0.13 events. e,μ+ν+jets identified vertex, six 2.3±0.3....
The mass of the W boson, a mediator weak force between elementary particles, is tightly constrained by symmetries standard model particle physics. Higgs boson was last missing component model. After observation measurement provides stringent test We measure mass, MW, using data corresponding to 8.8 inverse femtobarns integrated luminosity collected in proton-antiproton collisions at 1.96 tera-electron volt center-of-mass energy with CDF II detector Fermilab Tevatron collider. A sample...
We summarize a search for the top quark with Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) in sample of p¯p collisions √s =1.8 TeV an integrated luminosity 19.3 pb−1. find 12 events consistent either two W bosons, or boson and least one b jet. The probability that measured yield is background 0.26%. Though statistics are too limited to establish firmly existence quark, natural interpretation excess it due tt¯ production. Under this assumption, constrained fits individual mass 174±10+13−12 GeV/c2....
We present a new measurement of the inclusive forward-backward $t\overline{t}$ production asymmetry and its rapidity mass dependence. The measurements are performed with data corresponding to an integrated luminosity $5.3\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ $p\overline{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}=1.96\text{ }\mathrm{TeV}$, recorded CDF-II Detector Fermilab Tevatron. Significant asymmetries observed in both laboratory frame rest frame, cases found be consistent $CP$ conservation...
We report the observation of ${B}_{s}^{0}\mathrm{\text{\ensuremath{-}}}{\overline{B}}_{s}^{0}$ oscillations from a time-dependent measurement oscillation frequency $\ensuremath{\Delta}{m}_{s}$. Using data sample $1\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ $p\overline{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}=1.96\text{ }\mathrm{TeV}$ collected with CDF II detector Fermilab Tevatron, we find signals 5600 fully reconstructed hadronic ${B}_{s}$ decays, 3100 partially and 61 500 semileptonic decays....
We report the first observation of single top quark production using 3.2 fb^-1 pbar p collision data with sqrt{s}=1.96 TeV collected by Collider Detector at Fermilab. The significance observed is 5.0 standard deviations, and expected sensitivity for model decay in excess 5.9 deviations. Assuming m_t=175 GeV/c^2, we measure a cross section 2.3 +0.6 -0.5 (stat+syst) pb, extract CKM matrix element value |V_{tb}|=0.91 +-0.11 0.07(theory), set limit |V_{tb}|>0.71 95% C.L.
Evidence is reported for a narrow structure near the J/psivarphi threshold in exclusive B;{+} --> J/psivarphiK;{+} decays produced p[over]p collisions at sqrt[s] = 1.96 TeV. A signal of 14 +/- 5 events, with statistical significance excess 3.8 standard deviations, observed data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity 2.7 fb;{-1}, collected by CDF II detector. The mass and natural width are measured be 4143.0 2.9(stat) 1.2(syst) MeV/c;{2} 11.7_{-5.0};{+8.3}(stat) 3.7(syst) MeV/c;{2}.
We combine searches by the CDF and D0 Collaborations for associated production of a Higgs boson with $W$ or $Z$ subsequent decay to bottom-antibottom quark pair. The data, originating from Fermilab Tevatron $p\overline{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}=1.96\text{ }\text{ }\mathrm{TeV}$, correspond integrated luminosities up $9.7\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$. are conducted mass in range $100--150\text{ }\mathrm{GeV}/{c}^{2}$. observe an excess events data compared background predictions,...
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), 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...
We have observed bottom-charm mesons B_c via the decay mode Bc -> J/psi lepton neutrino in 1.8 TeV p-bar p collisions using CDF detector at Fermilab Tevatron. A fit of background and signal contributions to + mass distribution yielded 20.4 +6.2 -5.5 events from mesons. same with alone was rejected level 4.8 standard deviations. measured be 6.40 +- 0.39 0.13 GeVc^2 lifetime tau(B_c) = 0.46 +0.18 -0.16 0.03 ps. production cross section times branching ratio for relative that B+ K 0.132 +0.041...
We present a study of $J/\ensuremath{\psi}$ and $\ensuremath{\psi}(2S)$ production in $p\overline{p}$ collisions, at $\sqrt{s}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}1.8\mathrm{TeV}$ with the CDF detector Fermilab. The mesons are reconstructed using their ${\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ decay modes. have measured inclusive cross section for both as function transverse momentum central region, $|\ensuremath{\eta}|<0.6$. also measure fraction these events...
The production and event topology of three-jet events produced in p¯p collisions at √s=1.8 TeV have been studied with the Collider Detector Fermilab Tevatron Collider. distributions angular variables (ψ∗ cosθ∗) describing energy sharing between jets (x3 x4) are found to agree well tree-level QCD calculations. These predicted different shapes for initial-state subprocesses (quark-antiquark, quark-gluon, gluon-gluon). data consistent small expected contribution from quark-antiquark initial...
A strong signal for double parton (DP) scattering is observed in a $16{\mathrm{pb}}^{\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}1}$ sample of $\overline{p}p\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\gamma}/{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{0}+3\mathrm{jets}+X$ data from the CDF experiment at Fermilab Tevatron. In DP events, two separate hard scatterings take place single $\overline{p}p$ collision. We isolate large $(\ensuremath{\sim}14000\mathrm{events})$ which 53% are found to be DP. The process-independent parameter scattering,...
We present a search for new particles which produce narrow two-jet (dijet) resonances using proton-antiproton collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of $1.13\text{ }\text{ }{\mathrm{fb}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ collected with the CDF II detector. The measured dijet mass spectrum is found be consistent next-to-leading-order perturbative QCD predictions, and no significant evidence found. set upper limits at 95% confidence level on cross sections times branching fraction...
We present a measurement of the $t\overline{t}$ production cross section using events with one charged lepton and jets from $p\overline{p}$ collisions at center-of-mass energy 1.96 TeV. In these events, heavy flavor quarks top quark decay are identified secondary vertex tagging algorithm. From $162\text{ }\text{ }\mathrm{p}{\mathrm{b}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$ data collected by Collider Detector Fermilab, total 48 candidate selected, where $13.5\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}1.8$ expected background...
We have measured the fraction of $J/\ensuremath{\psi}$ mesons originating from ${\ensuremath{\chi}}_{c}$ meson decays in $p\overline{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}1.8\mathrm{TeV}$. The fraction, for ${P}_{T}^{J/\ensuremath{\psi}}>4.0\mathrm{GeV}/c$ and $|{\ensuremath{\eta}}^{J/\ensuremath{\psi}}|<0.6$, not including contributions $b$ flavored hadrons, is...
Inclusive J/\ensuremath{\psi} and \ensuremath{\psi}(2S) production has been studied in p\ifmmode\bar\else\textasciimacron\fi{}p collisions at \ensuremath{\surd}s =1.8 TeV using 2.6\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.2 ${\mathrm{pb}}^{\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}1}$ of data taken with the Collider Detector Fermilab. The products cross section times branching fraction were measured as functions ${\mathit{P}}_{\mathit{T}}$ for...