The fourth family: a simple explanation for the observed pattern of anomalies in B-CP asymmetries

Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

6 pages, 2 figures; v4: Updated version to appear in Phys LettB; minor changes (including the title) & few refs. added

Scientific paper

10.1016/j.physletb.2009.12.048

We show that a fourth family of quarks with $m_{t'}$ in the range of (400 - 600) GeV provides a rather simple explanation for the several indications of new physics that have been observed involving CP asymmetries of the b-quark. The built-in hierarchy of the 4$\times$4 mixing matrix is such that the $t'$ readily provides a needed {\it perturbation} ($\approx 15%$) to $\sin 2 \beta$ as measured in $B \to \psi K_s$ and simultaneously is the dominant source of CP asymmetry in $B_s \to \psi \phi$. The correlation between CP asymmetries in $B_s \to\psi \phi$ and $B_d\to\phi K_s$ suggests $m_{t'} \approx$ (400 - 600) GeV. Such heavy masses point to the tantalizing possibility that the 4th family plays an important role in the electroweak symmetry breaking.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

The fourth family: a simple explanation for the observed pattern of anomalies in B-CP asymmetries does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The fourth family: a simple explanation for the observed pattern of anomalies in B-CP asymmetries, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The fourth family: a simple explanation for the observed pattern of anomalies in B-CP asymmetries will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-491267

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.