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We provide a model-independent framework for the analysis of the radiative B-meson decays B -> K* gamma and B -> rho gamma. In particular, we give a systematic discussion of the various contributions to these exclusive processes based on…
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We study the decay B -> X_s gamma within the framework of the minimal 331 model, taking into account both new experimental and theoretical developments that allow us to update and improve on an existing ten year old analysis. In contrast to…
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Lattice determinations of quark mass have made significant progress in the last few years. I will review recent advances in calculations of charm and bottom mass, which are near to achieving percent-level precision and with fully controlled…
We present an estimate of certain higher order corrections to the contribution of the charm triangle loop in the inclusive B -> X_s gamma decay rate, recently discussed by Voloshin. We find that these corrections are minute and hence the…
We determine the charm quark mass ${\hat m}_c({\hat m}_c)$ from QCD sum rules of moments of the vector current correlator calculated in perturbative QCD. Only experimental data for the charm resonances below the continuum threshold are…
We present details of our evaluation of the NNLO QCD corrections to BR(B -> X_s gamma) in the heavy charm limit m_c >> m_b/2. Results of this calculation have been essential for estimating O(alpha_s^2) effects in this branching ratio via…