Speaker
Eluned Anne Smith
(MIT)
Description
Rare B meson decays like B->K mu mu provide highly sensitive probes of physics beyond the standard model. Recent results show intriguing indications of discrepancies between standard-model prediction and observation. PWA techniques play a crucial role in these analyses, especially those related to the angular distribution of B->K( * ) mu mu. They are critical in understanding and properly taking into account hadronic effects that might otherwise emulate physics beyond the standard model. In addition, rescattering in B->K tau tau -> K mu mu also provides a probe of B->K tau tau that is currently more precise that the direct B->K* tau tau measurement. This talk will present recent developments and results.
