Related papers: Recent Results from KTeV
A search for T-violating transverse muon polarization ($P_T$) in the $K^{+}\to \pi^{0}\mu^{+}\nu$ decay was performed using kaon decays at rest. A new improved value, $P_T= -0.0017\pm 0.0023 (stat)\pm 0.0011 (syst)$, was obtained giving an…
$\tau\to\pi\pi\nu$, $\tau\to\pi K\nu$, $\tau\to K\eta\nu$, $\tau\to 3\pi\nu$ and $\tau\to \pi\pi K\nu$ have been investigated using chiral symmetry with dispersion relation in agreement with the unitarity condition.
A phenomenological analysis based on the published branching fractions and $CP$ asymmetry observables of the $B\to K\pi$, $B\to\pi\pi$ and $B\to KK$ dataset is performed. The amplitude decomposition by the topological diagrams and the…
In this work we consider the implications of current $b \to s \ell^+ \ell^-$ ($\ell=e,\,\mu$) measurements on several $B \to K^* \tau^+ \tau^-$ observables under the assumption that the possible new physics can have both universal as well…
This work aims to review several aspects of the current status of the rare $\pi^0\to e^+e^-$ decay. A particular emphasis is made on radiative corrections and detailed interpretation of related quantities, some numbers appearing in the…
We summarize theoretical explanations of the three $\sigma$ discrepancy between $\sin^2 \theta_W$ measured by NuTeV and predicted by the Standard Model global fit. Possible new physics explanations ({\it e.g.} an unmized $Z'$) are not…
Important progress made this year, both in theory and in experiment, helped solving the problem of 2 sigma-deviation from the unitarity of the first row elements in the CKM matrix. Today we have, |Vus|^2 + |Vud|^2 + |Vub|^2-1 = -0.0008(13),…
The status of the electroweak Standard Model is reviewed in the light of recent precision data and new theoretical results which have contributed to improve the predictions for precision observables, together with the remaining inherent…
We analyse the results recently presented on the $B^{+} \to K^{*+} \mu^+ \mu^-$ angular observables by the LHCb Collaboration which show indications for New Physics beyond the Standard Model. Within a model-independent analysis, we compare…
I report on the research status and the perspectives of the Lepton Flavor Violating decays {\mu}{\to}e{\gamma} and {\mu}{\to}eee. In particular, I will concentrate on the {\mu}{\to}e{\gamma} decay and the preliminary results obtained from…
The rare decay B to K* (to K pi) mu+ mu- is regarded as one of the crucial channels for B physics since its angular distribution gives access to many observables that offer new important tests of the Standard Model and its extensions. We…
The KTeV experiment at Fermilab has studied a wide range of rare KL decays. In this talk I focus on the electromagnetic decays KL --> gamma* gamma(*) where one or both photons is virtual. Recent results are also presented for searches for…
The threshold behaviour of the cross section sigma(e+e- -> tau+tau-) is analysed, taking into account the known higher-order corrections. At present, this observable can be determined to next-to-next-to-leading order (NNLO) in a combined…
We analyze possible new physics (NP) effects on $b\to s$ transition processes, $R(K^{(*)})$, $B_s\to\mu^+\mu^-$, and $B^+\to K^+\nu{\bar\nu}$ decays. Though recent data for $R(K^{(*)})$ and ${\rm Br}(B_s\to\mu^+\mu^-)$ are compatible with…
We present the results of the physics reach of a multi-TeV muon collider for popular models of physics beyond the Standard Model. We include also details about a model predicting the scalar dark matter in the spectrum. Finally we present…
Recent lattice studies on (semi-)leptonic kaon decays towards a precise determination of V_us are reviewed. Attention is given to recent unquenched calculations and consistency of their results with chiral perturbation theory.
The most recent progress and future prospects in kaon physics are reviewed. Main results are the first observation of the rare decays KS->pi0ee and KS->pi0mumu by NA48, new K+->pinunu event observed by E949 and new precision measurements of…
There are $\sim3\sigma$ or more evidence of eV-scale sterile neutrinos from several different measurements. Many dedicated experiments are (being) created and (will) take data to confirm or refute the eV-scale sterile neutrinos. In this…
This is a revised version of NT0505521, a translation of our Japanese expository article that was published under the title `{\it An overview of sieve methods}' in the second issue of the 52nd volume of Sugaku, the Mathematical Society of…
The experimental status of light vector meson spectroscopy is discussed. The last results of $e^+e^-$ experiments obtained at the VEPP-2M collider in Novosibirsk are described and the comparison with the old data in the mass region from 1…