Robert Fleischer

Flavour Physics and CP Violation: Expecting the LHC (2008)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the central role is played by the...

Prospects for B-Decay Studies at the LHC (2008)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the central role is played by the...

Prospects for B-Decay Studies at the LHC (2008)

In this decade, there are huge efforts to explore B-meson decays, which offer interesting probes to test the quark-flavour structure of the Standard Model and to search for signals of new physics....

New physics in penguin dominated B → πK decays (2007)

In this decade, there are huge efforts to explore B-meson decays, which offer interesting probes to test the quark-flavour structure of the Standard Model and to search for signals of new physics....

Robert Fleischer, Thomas Mannel

Measurements of the combined branching ratios for B \Sigma ! ß \Sigma K and B d ! ß \Upsilon K \Sigma allow interesting constraints on the CKM angle fl, the ratio r j jT 0 j=jP 0 j of the...

Cp Violation In (2007)

Decays Robert Fleischer, Robert Fleischer

Introduction A characteristic feature of the neutral B q -meson systems (q 2 fd; sg) is B 0 q \Gamma B 0 q mixing. The corresponding time-evolutions are governed by the B q mass eigenstates B Heavy q...

Penguin Topologies, Rescattering Effects and Penguin Hunting with (2007)

Sigma Sigma Andrzej, Andrzej J. Buras, Robert Fleischer, Thomas Mannel

In the recent literature, constraints on the CKM angle fl arising from the branching ratios for B \Sigma ! ß \Sigma K and B d ! ß \Upsilon K \Sigma decays received a lot of attention. An important...

Current Issues in CP Violation (2007)

Robert Fleischer

. A brief review of CP violation in K and B decays is given. While the observables " and Re(" 0 =") describing CP violation in neutral K decays do not allow a powerful test of the CKM...

Cp Violation In The B System (2007)

Robert Fleischer

Strategies for extracting CKM phases from non-leptonic B decays are reviewed briefly. Both general aspects and some recent developments including CP-violating asymmetries, the B s system in light of...

Robert Fleischer (2007)

Robert Fleischer, Isard Dunietz

We investigate the time-evolutions of angular distributions for B s decays into final states that are admixtures of CP-even and CP-odd configurations. A sizable lifetime difference between the B s...

and (2007)

Robert Fleischer, Thomas Mannel

We present a model-independent parametrization of the B

and (2007)

Robert Fleischer, Thomas Mannel

Employing the SU(2) isospin symmetry of strong interactions and estimates borrowed from eective eld theory, we explore the impact of new physics on the decays B

Studying New Physics Amplitudes in Charmless $\B_{s}$ Decays (2007)

Fleischer, Robert, Gronau, Michael

A method based on flavour SU(3) is proposed for identifying and extracting New Physics (NP) amplitudes in charmless $\Delta S=1$ $B_s$ decays using time-dependent CP asymmetries in these decays and...

Studying New Physics Amplitudes in Charmless B_s Decays (2007)

Fleischer, Robert, Gronau, Michael

A method based on flavour SU(3) is proposed for identifying and extracting New Physics (NP) amplitudes in charmless $\Delta S=1$ $B_s$ decays using time-dependent CP asymmetries in these decays and...

Optimization of candidate-gene SNP-genotyping by flexible oligonucleotide microarrays; analyzing variations in immune regulator genes of hay-fever samples (2007)

Pullat, Janne, Fleischer, Robert, Becker, Nikolaus, Beier, Markus, Metspalu, Andres, Hoheisel, Jörg D

Abstract Background Genetic variants in immune regulator genes have been associated with numerous diseases, including allergies and cancer. Increasing evidence suggests a substantially elevated...

Exploring CP Violation and Penguin Effects through $B^0_d \to D^+ D^-$ and $B^0_s \to D^+_s D^-_s$ (2007)

Exploring CP Violation and Penguin Effects through $B^0_d \to D^+ D^-$ and $B^0_s \to D^+_s D^-_s$ (2007)

The decay $B^0_d \to D^+ D^-$ offers an interesting probe of CP violation, but requires control of penguin effects, which can be done through $B^0_s \to D^+_s D^-_s$ by means of the $U$-spin flavour...

$B_{s,d} \to \pi\pi,\pi K, KK$: Status and Prospects (2007)

The decay $B^0_d \to D^+ D^-$ offers an interesting probe of CP violation, but requires control of penguin effects, which can be done through $B^0_s \to D^+_s D^-_s$ by means of the $U$-spin flavour...

$B_{s,d} \to \pi\pi,\pi K, KK$: Status and Prospects (2007)

Several years ago, it was pointed out that the U-spin-related decays $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$, $B_s\to K^+K^-$ and $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$, $B_s\to \pi^\pm K^\mp$ offer interesting strategies for the...

CP Violation and B Physics at the LHC (2007)

Several years ago, it was pointed out that the U-spin-related decays $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$, $B_s\to K^+K^-$ and $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$, $B_s\to \pi^\pm K^\mp$ offer interesting strategies for the...

On Puzzles and Non-Puzzles in $B \to \pi \pi, \pi K$ Decays (2007)

In this decade, there are huge efforts to explore B-meson decays, which provide an interesting playground for stringent tests of the Standard-Model description of the quark-flavour sector and the CP...

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

Recently, we have seen interesting progress in the exploration of CP violation in B^0_d -> pi^+ pi^-: the measurements of mixing-induced CP violation by the BaBar and Belle collaborations are now in...

CP Violation and B Physics at the LHC (2007)

On Puzzles and Non-Puzzles in B -> pi pi, pi K Decays (2007)

In this decade, there are huge efforts to explore B-meson decays, which provide an interesting playground for stringent tests of the Standard-Model description of the quark-flavour sector and the CP...

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

Recently, we have seen interesting progress in the exploration of CP violation in B^0_d -> pi^+ pi^-: the measurements of mixing-induced CP violation by the BaBar and Belle collaborations are now in...

The $B \to \pi K$ Puzzle: A Status Report (2007)

Theoretical Review of $\gamma/\phi_3$ Measurements with $B_s$ Decays to Charm (2007)

We discuss the theoretical interpretation of the $B\to\pi K$ system in the light of new data. Using the branching ratio and direct CP asymmetry of $B^0_d\to\pi^-K^+$, the picture of the direct CP...

Theoretical Review of $\gamma/\phi_3$ Measurements with $B_s$ Decays to Charm (2007)

We give an overview of various determinations of $\gamma/\phi_3$ with the help of $B_s$ decays into charmed final states, distinguishing between transitions with tree and penguin contributions and...

The B -> pi K Puzzle: A Status Report (2007)

We give an overview of various determinations of $\gamma/\phi_3$ with the help of $B_s$ decays into charmed final states, distinguishing between transitions with tree and penguin contributions and...

Flavour Physics and CP Violation (2006)

We discuss the theoretical interpretation of the $B\to\pi K$ system in the light of new data. Using the branching ratio and direct CP asymmetry of $B^0_d\to\pi^-K^+$, the picture of the direct CP...

Flavour Physics and CP Violation (2006)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the central role is played by the...

In Pursuit of New Physics in the B System (2006)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the central role is played by the...

In Pursuit of New Physics in the B System (2006)

The B-meson system offers interesting probes for the search of physics beyond the Standard Model. After addressing possible signals of new-physics contributions to the B -> phi K and B -> pi K decay...

Probing New Physics through B Mixing: Status, Benchmarks and Prospects (2006)

The B-meson system offers interesting probes for the search of physics beyond the Standard Model. After addressing possible signals of new-physics contributions to the B -> phi K and B -> pi K decay...

Ball, P, Fleischer, Robert

As is well known, $B^0_{d,s}$--$\bar B^0_{d,s}$ mixing offers a profound probe into the effects of physics beyond the Standard Model. The data obtained at the $e^+e^-$ $B$ factories have already...

Probing New Physics through B Mixing: Status, Benchmarks and Prospects (2006)

Ball, P, Fleischer, Robert

As is well known, $B^0_{d,s}$--$\bar B^0_{d,s}$ mixing offers a profound probe into the effects of physics beyond the Standard Model. The data obtained at the $e^+e^-$ $B$ factories have already...

Probing New Physics through B Mixing: Status, Benchmarks and Prospects (2006)

Ball, Patricia, Fleischer, Robert

As is well known, $B^0_{d,s}$--$\bar B^0_{d,s}$ mixing offers a profound probe into the effects of physics beyond the Standard Model. The data obtained at the $e^+e^-$ $B$ factories have already...

New Aspects of B -> pi pi, pi K and their Implications for Rare Decays (2006)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

We analyse the B -> pi pi, pi K modes in the light of the most recent B-factory data, and obtain the following new results: (i) the B0 -> pi+ pi-, pi- K+ modes prefer gamma=(74+-6)deg, which -...

Use of Complex DNA and Antibody Microarrays as Tools in Functional Analyses (2006)

Andrea Bauer, Boris Beckmann, Christian Busold, Ole Brandt, Wlad Kusnezow, Janne Pullat, ...

While the deciphering of basic sequence information on a genomic scale is yielding complete genomic sequences in ever-shorter intervals, experimental procedures for elucidating the cellular effects...

CP Violation in the B System: Status and Perspectives (2005)

CP Violation in the B System : Status and Perspectives (2005)

In this decade, the exploration of CP violation is governed by the B-meson system, where non-leptonic decays play an outstanding role. To set the stage, we have first a look at the main strategies to...

Highlights of the B-Physics Landscape (2005)

In this decade, the exploration of CP violation is governed by the B-meson system, where non-leptonic decays play an outstanding role. To set the stage, we have first a look at the main strategies to...

Highlights of the B-Physics Landscape (2005)

The exploration of the quark-flavour sector of the Standard Model is one of the hot topics in particle physics of this decade. In these studies, which show a fruitful interplay between theory and...

CP Violation in the B System: Status and Perspectives (2005)

The exploration of the quark-flavour sector of the Standard Model is one of the hot topics in particle physics of this decade. In these studies, which show a fruitful interplay between theory and...

Highlights of the B-Physics Landscape (2005)

In this decade, the exploration of CP violation is governed by the B-meson system, where non-leptonic decays play an outstanding role. To set the stage, we have first a look at the main strategies to...

Electroweak Penguin Hunting Through $B\to\pi\pi,\pi Ky$ and Rare K and B Decays (2005)

The exploration of the quark-flavour sector of the Standard Model is one of the hot topics in particle physics of this decade. In these studies, which show a fruitful interplay between theory and...

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

The $B\to\pi K$ decays with significant electroweak penguin contributions show a puzzling pattern. We explore this "$B\to\pi K$ puzzle" through a systematic strategy. The starting point, which is...

New Aspects of $B\to\pi\pi, \pi K$ and their Implications for Rare Decays (2005)

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

We analyse the B -> pi pi, pi K modes in the light of the most recent B-factory data, and obtain the following new results: (i) the B0 -> pi+ pi-, pi- K+ modes prefer gamma=(74+-6)deg, which -...

Electroweak Penguin Hunting Through B -> pi pi, pi K and Rare K and B Decays (2005)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The $B\to\pi K$ decays with significant electroweak penguin contributions show a puzzling pattern. We explore this "$B\to\pi K$ puzzle" through a systematic strategy. The starting point, which is...

New Aspects of B -> pi pi, pi K and their Implications for Rare Decays (2005)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

We analyse the B -> pi pi, pi K modes in the light of the most recent B-factory data, and obtain the following new results: (i) the B0 -> pi+ pi-, pi- K+ modes prefer gamma=(74+-6)deg, which -...

$b \to d$ Penguins: CP Violation, General Lower Bounds on the Branching Ratios and Standard Model Tests (2005)

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S

With the wealth of new data from the B-factories, b -> d penguin decays become available for study, in addition to their b -> s counterparts that have proven an indespensable tool for the exploration...

b -> d Penguins: CP Violation, General Lower Bounds on the Branching Ratios and Standard Model Tests (2005)

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan

With the wealth of new data from the B-factories, b -> d penguin decays become available for study, in addition to their b -> s counterparts that have proven an indespensable tool for the exploration...

European School of High-Energy Physics (2005)

The $B \to \pi \pi, \pi K$ Puzzles: Implications for Hadron Physics, New Physics and Rare Decays (2005)

The $B \to \pi \pi, \pi K$ Puzzles: Implications for Hadron Physics, New Physics and Rare Decays (2005)

The B-meson system is an interesting probe for the exploration of strong interactions, the quark-flavour sector of the Standard Model, and the search for new physics. In this programme, non-leptonic...

The B -> pi pi, pi K Puzzles: Implications for Hadron Physics, New Physics and Rare Decays (2005)

The B-meson system is an interesting probe for the exploration of strong interactions, the quark-flavour sector of the Standard Model, and the search for new physics. In this programme, non-leptonic...

New Physics in B and K Decays (2005)

The B-meson system is an interesting probe for the exploration of strong interactions, the quark-flavour sector of the Standard Model, and the search for new physics. In this programme, non-leptonic...

New Physics in B and K Decays (2005)

Flavour physics offers interesting probes for the exploration of the Standard Model and the search for new physics. In these lectures, we focus on B- and K-meson decays, introduce the concept of...

New Physics in B and K Decays (2005)

Flavour physics offers interesting probes for the exploration of the Standard Model and the search for new physics. In these lectures, we focus on B- and K-meson decays, introduce the concept of...

EFFECTS OF THE ATMOSPHERE ON RADIO ASTRONOMICAL SIGNALS (2005)

Flavour physics offers interesting probes for the exploration of the Standard Model and the search for new physics. In these lectures, we focus on B- and K-meson decays, introduce the concept of...

FLEISCHER,ROBERT, OSHIMA,MASAKAZU

OBSERVATIONS OF THE APPARENT TEMPERATURE OF THUNDERSTORM CELLS WERE MADE AT A NUMBER OF FREQUENCIES, FROM 10 CPS TO 3000 Mc during the month of July 1961. The storm July 21 is analyzed in detail. The...

The B -> pi pi,pi K Puzzles in the Light of New Data: Implications for the Standard Model, New Physics and Rare Decays (2005)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

Recently, we developed a strategy to analyse the B -> pi pi,pi K data. We found that the B -> pi pi measurements can be accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through large non-factorizable effects....

B -> pi pi, New Physics in B -> pi K and Rare K and B Decays (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

We summarize a recent strategy for a global analysis of the B -> pi pi, pi K systems and rare decays. We find that the present B -> pi pi and B -> pi K data cannot be simultaneously described in the...

B -> pi pi, New Physics in B -> pi K and Rare K and B Decays (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

We summarize a recent strategy for a global analysis of the B -> pi pi, pi K systems and rare decays. We find that the present B -> pi pi and B -> pi K data cannot be simultaneously described in the...

European School of High-Energy Physics (2004)

The $B \to \pi \pi, \pi K$ Puzzles in the Light of New Data: Implications for the Standard Model, New Physics and Rare Decays (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

Recently, we developed a strategy to analyse the B -> pi pi,pi K data. We found that the B -> pi pi measurements can be accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through large non-factorizable effects....

The B -> pi pi,pi K Puzzles in the Light of New Data: Implications for the Standard Model, New Physics and Rare Decays (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

Recently, we developed a strategy to analyse the B -> pi pi,pi K data. We found that the B -> pi pi measurements can be accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through large non-factorizable effects....

Model-Independent Lower Bounds for $b \to d$ Penguin Processes (2004)

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S

For the exploration of flavour physics, b -> d penguin processes are an important aspect, with the prominent example of \bar B^0_d -> K^0 \bar K^0. We recently derived lower bounds for the...

General Lower Bounds for b -> d Penguin Processes (2004)

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan

For the exploration of flavour physics, b -> d penguin processes are an important aspect, with the prominent example of \bar B^0_d -> K^0 \bar K^0. We recently derived lower bounds for the...

Waiting for the Discovery of $B^{0}_{d} \to K^{0} \bar{K}^0$ (2004)

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S

The CP asymmetries of the decay B_d^0 -> K^0 \bar K^0, which originates from \bar b -> \bar d s \bar s flavour-changing neutral-current processes, and its CP-averaged branching ratio BR(B_d -> K^0...

Waiting for the Discovery of B^0_d -> K^0 \bar K^0 (2004)

Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan

The CP asymmetries of the decay B_d^0 -> K^0 \bar K^0, which originates from \bar b -> \bar d s \bar s flavour-changing neutral-current processes, and its CP-averaged branching ratio BR(B_d -> K^0...

Flavour Physics and CP Violation (2004)

Flavour Physics and CP Violation (2004)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the key element is the Cabibbo--Kobayashi--Maskawa...

Flavour Physics and CP Violation (2004)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the key element is the Cabibbo--Kobayashi--Maskawa...

Anatomy of Prominent B and K Decays and Signatures of CP-Violating New Physics in the Electroweak Penguin Sector (2004)

The starting point of these lectures is an introduction to the weak interactions of quarks and the Standard-Model description of CP violation, where the key element is the Cabibbo--Kobayashi--Maskawa...

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The recent observation of B_d -> pi^0 pi^0 at the B factories with a surprisingly large branching ratio represents a challenge for theory, and complements the amazingly small B_d -> pi^+ pi^- rate....

Anatomy of Prominent B and K Decays and Signatures of CP-Violating New Physics in the Electroweak Penguin Sector (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The recent observation of B_d -> pi^0 pi^0 at the B factories with a surprisingly large branching ratio represents a challenge for theory, and complements the amazingly small B_d -> pi^+ pi^- rate....

European School of High-Energy Physics (2004)

B -> pi pi, New Physics in B -> pi K and Implications for Rare K and B Decays (2004)

Buras,Andrzej J., Fleischer,Robert, Recksiegel,Stefan, Schwab,Felix

The measured B -> pi pi, pi K branching ratios exhibit puzzling patterns. We point out that the B -> pi pi hierarchy can be nicely accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through non-factorizable...

Anatomy of Prominent B and K Decays and Signatures of CP-Violating New Physics in the Electroweak Penguin Sector (2004)

Buras,Andrzej J., Fleischer,Robert, Recksiegel,Stefan, Schwab,Felix

The recent observation of B_d -> pi^0 pi^0 at the B factories with a surprisingly large branching ratio represents a challenge for theory, and complements the amazingly small B_d -> pi^+ pi^- rate....

B -> pi pi, New Physics in B -> pi K and Implications for Rare K and B Decays (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The measured B -> pi pi, pi K branching ratios exhibit puzzling patterns. We point out that the B -> pi pi hierarchy can be nicely accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through non-factorizable...

Anatomy of Prominent B and K Decays and Signatures of CP-Violating New Physics in the Electroweak Penguin Sector (2004)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The recent observation of B_d -> pi^0 pi^0 at the B factories with a surprisingly large branching ratio represents a challenge for theory, and complements the amazingly small B_d -> pi^+ pi^- rate....

B $\to \pi \pi$, New Physics in B $\to \pi$K and Implications for Rare K and B Decays (2003)

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

The measured B -> pi pi, pi K branching ratios exhibit puzzling patterns. We point out that the B -> pi pi hierarchy can be nicely accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through non-factorizable...

B -> pi pi, New Physics in B -> pi K and Implications for Rare K and B Decays (2003)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The measured B -> pi pi, pi K branching ratios exhibit puzzling patterns. We point out that the B -> pi pi hierarchy can be nicely accommodated in the Standard Model (SM) through non-factorizable...

Theoretical Review of CP Violation (2003)

Theoretical Review of CP Violation (2003)

The focus of our considerations is the B-meson system, which will provide stringent tests of the Kobayashi-Maskawa mechanism of CP violation in this decade. After a classification of the main...

New Strategies to Extract Weak Phases from Neutral B Decays (2003)

The focus of our considerations is the B-meson system, which will provide stringent tests of the Kobayashi-Maskawa mechanism of CP violation in this decade. After a classification of the main...

New Strategies to Extract Weak Phases from Neutral B Decays (2003)

We discuss new, theoretically clean strategies to determine the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle from $B_d\to DK_{S(L)}$, $B_s\to D\eta^{(')}, D\phi, ...$ decays, and point out that the...

The $B \to \pi K$ Puzzle and its Relation to Rare B and K Decays (2003)

We discuss new, theoretically clean strategies to determine the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle from $B_d\to DK_{S(L)}$, $B_s\to D\eta^{(')}, D\phi, ...$ decays, and point out that the...

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, S, Schwab, F

The Standard-Model interpretation of the ratios of charged and neutral B-> pi K rates, R_c and R_n, respectively, points towards a puzzling picture. Since these observables are affected significantly...

The B -> pi K Puzzle and its Relation to Rare B and K Decays (2003)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The Standard-Model interpretation of the ratios of charged and neutral B-> pi K rates, R_c and R_n, respectively, points towards a puzzling picture. Since these observables are affected significantly...

CP Violation and New Physics in $B_s$ Decays (2003)

CP Violation and New Physics in $B_s$ Decays (2003)

The $B_s$-meson system is a key element in the $B$-physics programme of hadron colliders, offering various avenues to explore CP violation and to search for new physics. One of the most prominent...

Flavour Symmetry and Clean Strategies to Extract $\gamma$ (2003)

The $B_s$-meson system is a key element in the $B$-physics programme of hadron colliders, offering various avenues to explore CP violation and to search for new physics. One of the most prominent...

Flavour Symmetry and Clean Strategies to Extract $\gamma$ (2003)

One of the key elements in the testing of the Standard-Model description of CP violation through $B$-meson decays is the direct determination of the angle $gamma$ of the unitarity triangle in a...

Exploring CP Violation through B Decays (2003)

One of the key elements in the testing of the Standard-Model description of CP violation through $B$-meson decays is the direct determination of the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle in a...

Exploring CP Violation through B Decays (2003)

The B-meson system provides many strategies to perform stringent tests of the Standard-Model description of CP violation. In this brief review, we discuss implications of the currently available...

New Strategies to Obtain Insights into CP Violation Through $B_s\to D_s^{\pm}K^\mp, D_s^{\ast\pm}K^\mp, ...$ and $B_d\to D^{\pm}\pi^\mp, D^{\ast\pm}\pi^\mp, ...$ Decays (2003)

The B-meson system provides many strategies to perform stringent tests of the Standard-Model description of CP violation. In this brief review, we discuss implications of the currently available...

New Strategies to Obtain Insights into CP Violation Through $B_s\to D_s^{\pm}K^\mp, D_s^{\ast\pm}K^\mp, ...$ and $B_d\to D^{\pm}\pi^\mp, D^{\ast\pm}\pi^\mp, ...$ Decays (2003)

Decays of the kind $B_s\to D_s^{\pm}K^\mp, D_s^{\ast\pm}K^\mp, ...$ and $B_d\to D^{\pm}\pi^\mp, D^{\ast\pm}\pi^\mp, ...$ allow us to probe $\phi_s+\gamma$ and $\phi_d+\gamma$, respectively, involving...

Shedding Light on the "Dark Side" of $B^0_d$--$\bar{B^{0}_{d}}$ Mixing through $B_{d} \to \pi^{+}\pi^{-}$, $K \to \pi\nu\bar{\nu}$ and $B_{d,s} \to \mu^{+}\mu^{-}$ (2003)

Decays of the kind $B_s\to D_s^{\pm}K^\mp, D_s^{\ast\pm}K^\mp, ...$ and $B_d\to D^{\pm}\pi^\mp, D^{\ast\pm}\pi^\mp, ...$ allow us to probe $\phi_s+\gamma$ and $\phi_d+\gamma$, respectively, involving...

Fleischer, Robert, Isidori, Gino, Matias, J

In a wide class of NP models, which can be motivated through generic arguments and within SUSY, we obtain large contributions to $B^0_d$--$\bar B^0_d$ mixing, but not to $\Delta B=1$ processes. If we...

Shedding Light on the "Dark Side" of $B^0_d$--$\bar B^0_d$ Mixing through $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$, $K\to\pi\nu\bar\nu$ and $B_{d,s}\to\mu^+\mu^-$ (2003)

Fleischer, Robert, Isidori, Gino, Matias, Joaquim

In a wide class of NP models, which can be motivated through generic arguments and within SUSY, we obtain large contributions to $B^0_d$--$\bar B^0_d$ mixing, but not to $\Delta B=1$ processes. If we...

New, Efficient and Clean Strategies to Explore CP Violation Through Neutral B Decays (2003)

A Closer Look at $B_{d,s}\to D f_r$ Decays and Novel Avenues to Determine $\gamma$ (2003)

We point out that decays of the kind $B_d\to D_\pm K_{S(L)}$ and $B_s\to D_\pm\eta^{(')},D_\pm\phi, ...$, where $D_+$ and $D_-$ denote the CP-even and CP-odd eigenstates of the neutral D-meson...

New, Efficient and Clean Strategies to Explore CP Violation Through Neutral B Decays (2003)

Decays of neutral B mesons originating from $b\to D r$ $(r\in\{s,d\})$ processes, i.e. $B_d\to DK_{S(L)}$, $B_s\to D\eta^{(')}, D\phi, ...$ $(r=s)$ and $B_s\to DK_{S(L)}$, $B_d\to D\pi^0, D\rho^0,...

A Closer Look at $B_{d,s}\to D f_r$ Decays and Novel Avenues to Determine $\gamma$ (2003)

We point out that decays of the kind $B_d\to D_\pm K_{S(L)}$ and $B_s\to D_\pm\eta^{(')},D_\pm\phi, ...$, where $D_+$ and $D_-$ denote the CP-even and CP-odd eigenstates of the neutral D-meson...

The B -> pi K Puzzle and its Relation to Rare B and K Decays (2003)

Decays of neutral B mesons originating from $b\to D r$ $(r\in\{s,d\})$ processes, i.e. $B_d\to DK_{S(L)}$, $B_s\to D\eta^{(')}, D\phi, ...$ $(r=s)$ and $B_s\to DK_{S(L)}$, $B_d\to D\pi^0, D\rho^0,...

Buras,Andrzej J., Fleischer,Robert, Recksiegel,Stefan, Schwab,Felix

The Standard-Model interpretation of the ratios of charged and neutral B-> pi K rates, R_c and R_n, respectively, points towards a puzzling picture. Since these observables are affected significantly...

The B -> pi K Puzzle and its Relation to Rare B and K Decays (2003)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Recksiegel, Stefan, Schwab, Felix

The Standard-Model interpretation of the ratios of charged and neutral B-> pi K rates, R_c and R_n, respectively, points towards a puzzling picture. Since these observables are affected significantly...

Use of Complex DNA and Antibody Microarrays as Tools in Functional Analyses (2003)

Andrea Bauer, Boris Beckmann, Christian Busold, Ole Brandt, Wlad Kusnezow, Janne Pullat, ...

While the deciphering of basic sequence information on a genomic scale is yielding complete genomic sequences in ever-shorter intervals, experimental procedures for elucidating the cellular effects...

Impact of Bottom-Quark Measurements on our Knowledge of the Standard Model (2002)

Impact of Bottom-Quark Measurements on our Knowledge of the Standard Model (2002)

In this decade, B-decay experiments will allow stringent tests of the Standard-Model description of CP violation. After a classification of the main strategies and a discussion of the most recent...

B Physics and CP Violation (2002)

In this decade, B-decay experiments will allow stringent tests of the Standard-Model description of CP violation. After a classification of the main strategies and a discussion of the most recent...

B Physics and CP Violation (2002)

After an introduction to the Standard-Model description of CP violation, we turn to the main focus of these lectures, the B-meson system. Since non-leptonic B decays play the key role for the...

Status and Prospects of CKM Phase Determinations (2002)

After an introduction to the Standard-Model description of CP violation, we turn to the main focus of these lectures, the B-meson system. Since non-leptonic B decays play the key role for the...

Extracting gamma Through Flavour-Symmetry Strategies (2002)

We give an overview of direct determinations of the angles of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix, using CP-violating effects in B-meson decays. After a discussion of B --> pi K modes, which can...

CP Violation in the B System and Relations to $K\to\pi\nu\bar{\nu}$ Decays (2002)

A brief overview of flavour-symmetry strategies to extract the angle gamma of the unitarity triangle is given, focusing on B --> pi K modes and the B_d --> pi^+ pi^-, B_s --> K^+ K^- system. We...

CP Violation in the B System and Relations to $K\to\pi\nu\bar{\nu}$ Decays (2002)

A review of CP violation in the $B$ system and strategies to determine the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is given. We begin with an introduction to the description of CP violation in the...

Exploring CP Violation through Correlations in $B\to\pi K$, $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$, $B_s\to K^+K^-$ Observable Space (2002)

A review of CP violation in the $B$ system and strategies to determine the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is given. We begin with an introduction to the description of CP violation in the...

Fleischer, Robert, Matias, J

We investigate allowed regions in observable space of $B\to\pi K$, $B_d\to \pi^+\pi^-$ and $B_s\to K^+K^-$ decays, characterizing these modes in the SM. After a discussion of a new kind of contour...

Exploring CP Violation through Correlations in B --> pi K, B_d --> pi^+pi^-, B_s --> K^+K^- Observable Space (2002)

Fleischer, Robert, Matias, Joaquim

We investigate allowed regions in observable space of B --> pi K, B_d --> pi^+pi^- and B_s --> K^+K^- decays, characterizing these modes in the Standard Model. After a discussion of a new kind of...

CP violation in the B-system and relations to K -> pnn [pi-nu-nu] decays / (2002)

European School of High-Energy Physics (2001)

Erscheinungsjahr auf der Haupttitels.: 2001

Ellis, Nick, Fleischer, Robert

Extraction of gamma (2001)

Bounds on the Unitarity Triangle, $\sin 2\beta$ and $K\to\pi\nu\bar\nu$ Decays in Models with Minimal Flavour Violation (2001)

After a brief look at the well-known standard approaches to determine the angle gamma of the unitarity triangle, we focus on two kinds of strategies, employing $B\to\pi K$ modes, and U-spin-related B...

Exploring New Physics in the $B\to \phi K$ System (2001)

We present a general discussion of the unitarity triangle from $\epsilon_K$, $\Delta M_{d,s}$ and $K \to \pi\nu\overline{\nu}$ in models with minimal flavour violation (MFV), allowing for arbitrary...

Fleischer, Robert, Mannel, T

Employing the SU(2) isospin symmetry of strong interactions and estimates borrowed from effective field theory, we explore the impact of new physics on the decays $B^\pm\to \phi K^\pm$ and $B_d\to...

Exploring New Physics in the $B\to \phi K$ System (2001)

General Analysis of New Physics in $B\to J/\psi K$ (2001)

Employing the SU(2) isospin symmetry of strong interactions and estimates borrowed from effective field theory, we explore the impact of new physics on the decays $B^\pm\to \phi K^\pm$ and $B_d\to...

Fleischer, Robert, Mannel, T

We present a model-independent parametrization of the $B^\pm\to J/\psi K^\pm$, $B_d\to J/\psi K_S$ decay amplitudes by taking into account the constraints that are implied by the isospin symmetry of...

General Analysis of New Physics in $B\to J/\psi K$ (2001)

In Pursuit of New Physics with $B_{s}$ Decays (2000)

We present a model-independent parametrization of the $B^\pm\to J/\psi K^\pm$, $B_d\to J/\psi K_S$ decay amplitudes by taking into account the constraints that are implied by the isospin symmetry of...

Dunietz, Isard, Fleischer, Robert, Nierste, U

The presence of a sizeable CP-violating phase in B_s^0-B_s^0-bar mixing would be an unambiguous signal of physics beyond the Standard Model. We analyse various possibilities to detect such a new...

In Pursuit of New Physics with B_s Decays (2000)

Dunietz, Isard, Fleischer, Robert, Nierste, Ulrich

The presence of a sizeable CP-violating phase in B_s^0-B_s^0-bar mixing would be an unambiguous signal of physics beyond the Standard Model. We analyse various possibilities to detect such a new...

B Physics and CP Violation (2000)

Constraints on $\gamma$ and Strong Phases from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (2000)

After an introduction to the Standard-Model description of CP violation and a brief look at the present status of this phenomenon in the kaon system, a classification of non-leptonic B-decays is...

Theoretical Overview of CP Violation in B-Meson Decay (2000)

As we pointed out recently, the neutral decays $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$ and $B_d\to\pi^0K$ may provide non-trivial bounds on the CKM angle $\gamma$. Here we reconsider this approach in the light of...

Exploring CP Violation with $B_c$ Decays (2000)

After a brief look at CP violation in kaon decays, a short overview of CP violation in the $B$-meson system and of strategies to determine the angles of the unitarity triangles of the CKM matrix is...

Fleischer, Robert, Wyler, Daniel

We point out that the pure ``tree'' decays $B_c^\pm\to D^\pm_s D$ are particularly well suited to extract the CKM angle $\gamma$ through amplitude relations. In contrast to conceptually similar...

Constraints on the CKM Angle $\gamma$ and Strong Phases from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (2000)

Constraining Penguin Contributions and the CKM Angle $\gamma$ through $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$ (2000)

As we pointed out recently, the neutral decays $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$ and $B_d\to\pi^0K$ may provide non-trivial bounds on the CKM angle $\gamma$. In this paper, we reconsider this approach in the...

B decays (2000)

Ball, P, Fleischer, Robert, Tartarelli, F, Vikas, P, Wilkinson, G R, Baines, J T M, ...

We review the prospects for B decay studies at the LHC. Contributing authors: J. Baines, S.P. Baranov, P. Bartalini, M. Beneke, E. Bouhova, G. Buchalla, I. Caprini, F. Charles, J. Charles, Y. Coadou,...

An Analysis of $B_{s}$ Decays in the Left-Right-Symmetric Model with Spontaneous CP Violation (1999)

The decays $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$ and $B_s\to K^+K^-$ provide an interesting strategy to extract the CKM angle $\gamma$ at ``second-generation'' $B$-physics experiments of the LHC era. A variant for...

Ball, P, Fleischer, Robert

Non-leptonic B_s decays into CP eigenstates that are caused by \bar b -> \bar cc\bar s quark-level transitions, such as B_s -> D_s^+D^-_s, J/psi eta^(') or J/psi phi, provide a powerful tool to...

An Analysis of B_s Decays in the Left-Right-Symmetric Model with Spontaneous CP Violation (1999)

Ball, Patricia, Fleischer, Robert

Non-leptonic B_s decays into CP eigenstates that are caused by \bar b -> \bar cc\bar s quark-level transitions, such as B_s -> D_s^+D^-_s, J/psi eta^(') or J/psi phi, provide a powerful tool to...

Extracting CKM phases from angular distributions of $B_{d,s}$ decays into admixtures of CP eigenstates (1999)

Recent Theoretical Developments in CP Violation in the B System (1999)

The time-dependent angular distributions of certain B/sub d, s/ decays into final states that are admixtures of CP-even and CP-odd configurations provide valuable information about CKM phases and...

New Strategies to Extract CKM Phases from Non-Leptonic B Decays (1999)

After a brief review of the present status of the standard methods to extract CKM phases from CP-violating effects in non-leptonic B-decays, an overview of recent theoretical developments in this...

Recent Theoretical Developments in CP Violation in the B System (1999)

Several new strategies to extract CKM phases, including a determination of makes use of the angular distributions of certain $B_{d,s}$ modes, such as $B_d\to J/\psi \rho^0$ and $B_s\to J/\psi \phi$,...

New Strategies to Extract CKM Phases from Non-Leptonic B Decays (1999)

After a brief review of the present status of the standard methods to extract CKM phases from CP-violating effects in non-leptonic B-decays, an overview of recent theoretical developments in this...

Searching for New Physics in Non-Leptonic B Decays (1999)

Several new strategies to extract CKM phases, including a determination of $\gamma$ from $B_{s(d)}\to J/\psi K_S$ decays and a general approach, which makes use of the angular distributions of...

Fleischer, Robert, Matias, J

We present the allowed regions in the space of observables of certain non-leptonic B-meson decays into two light pseudoscalar mesons, which are implied by the Standard-Model expressions for the...

Searching for New Physics in Non-Leptonic B Decays (1999)

Fleischer, Robert, Matias, Joaquim

We present allowed regions in the space of observables of certain non-leptonic B-meson decays that characterize these modes within the Standard Model. A future measurement of observables lying...

A Critical Look at $\gamma$ Determinations from $B\rightarrow \pi K$ Decays (1999)

A Critical Look at $\gamma$ Determinations from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (1999)

The determination of the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is a challenge for the $B$-factories. In this context, $B\to\pi K$ decays received a lot of attention, providing...

Extracting CKM Phases from Angular Distributions of $B_{d,s}$ Decays into Admixtures of CP Eigenstates (1999)

The determination of the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is a challenge for the $B$-factories. In this context, $B\to\pi K$ decays received a lot of attention, providing...

Extracting $\gamma$ from $B_{s(d)} \to J/\psi K_{S}$ and $B_{d(s)} \to D^{+}_{d(s)} D^{-}_{d(s)}$ (1999)

The time-dependent angular distributions of certain $B_{d,s}$ decays into final states that are admixtures of CP-even and CP-odd configurations provide valuable information about CKM phases and...

New Strategies to Extract $\beta$ and $\gamma$ from $B_{d} \to \pi^{+} \pi^{-}$ and $B_{s} \to K^{+} K^{-}$ (1999)

A completely general parametrization of the time-dependent decay rates of the modes $B_s\to J/\psi K_S$ and $B_d\to J/\psi K_S$ is given, which are related to each other through the $U$-spin flavour...

Extracting $\gamma$ from $B_{s(d)}\to J/\psi K_S$ and $B_{d(s)}\to D^{+}_{d(s)} D^{-}_{d(s)}$ (1999)

The decays $B_d\to \pi^+ \pi^-$ and $B_s\to K^+ K^-$ are related to each other by interchanging all down and strange quarks, i.e. through the $U$-spin flavour symmetry of strong interactions. A...

New Strategies to Extract $\beta$ and $\gamma$ from $B_d\to \pi^+ \pi^-$ and $B_s\to K^+ K^-$ (1999)

A completely general parametrization of the time-dependent decay rates of the modes $B_s\to J/\psi K_S$ and $B_d\to J/\psi K_S$ is given, which are related to each other through the $U$-spin flavour...

18-Megacycle Cosmic-Noise Intensities 1 December 1959 to 31 January 1960, (1998)

The decays $B_d\to \pi^+ \pi^-$ and $B_s\to K^+ K^-$ are related to each other by interchanging all down and strange quarks, i.e. through the $U$-spin flavour symmetry of strong interactions. A...

Fleischer,Robert, Carragan,Nancy

The purpose of the program is to detect the occurrence of solar flares indirectly by the associated effect on the transmission properties of the ionosphere. The effect is to decrease suddenly the...

Positions of 517-Megacycle Solar Bursts. (1998)

Fleischer,Robert, Oshima,Masakazu

A 517-megacycle swept-lobe interferometer has been placed in operation at the Sampson Station of the Observatory of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. As the sun moves across the sky, a phase recorder...

A General Analysis of $\gamma$ Determinations from $B \to \pi K$ Decays (1998)

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert

We present a general parametrization of $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K, \pi^0K^\pm$ and $B_d\to\pi^0 K, \pi^\mp K^\pm$ decays, taking into account both electroweak penguin and rescattering effects. This...

A General Analysis of $\gamma$ Determinations from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (1998)

Towards the Extraction of the CKM Angle $\gamma$ (1998)

We present a general parametrization of $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K, \pi^0K^\pm$ and $B_d\to\pi^0 K, \pi^\mp K^\pm$ decays, taking into account both electroweak penguin and rescattering effects. This...

Towards the Extraction of the CKM Angle $\gamma$ (1998)

The determination of the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is regarded as a challenge for future $B$-physics experiments. In this context, the decays $B^\pm\to \pi^\pm K$ and...

CP Violation in B Decays and Strategies for Extracting CKM Phases (1998)

The determination of the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is regarded as a challenge for future $B$-physics experiments. In this context, the decays $B^\pm\to \pi^\pm K$ and...

CP Violation in B Decays and Strategies for Extracting CKM Phases (1998)

A brief review of CP violation in the $B$-meson system and of strategies to determine the angles $\alpha$, $\beta$ and $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is given. Both general...

Probing the CKM Angle $\gamma$ with $B \to \pi K$ Decays (1998)

A brief review of CP violation in the $B$-meson system and of strategies to determine the angles $\alpha$, $\beta$ and $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix is given. Both general...

Probing the CKM Angle $\gamma$ with $B\to\pi K$ Decays (1998)

The decays $B^\pm\to \pi^\pm K$ and $B_d\to \pi^\mp K^\pm$ were observed by the CLEO collaboration last year; they may play an important role to probe the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of...

Controlling Rescattering Effects in Constraints on the CKM Angle $\gamma$ arising from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (1998)

The decays $B^\pm\to \pi^\pm K$ and $B_d\to \pi^\mp K^\pm$ were observed by the CLEO collaboration last year; they may play an important role to probe the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of...

Controlling Rescattering Effects in Constraints on the CKM Angle $\gamma$ arising from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (1998)

It has recently been pointed out that the observables of the decay $B^+\to K^+\bar{K^0}$ and its charge conjugate allow us to take into account rescattering effects in constraints on the CKM angle...

Extracting CKM Phases and $B_{s}-\overline{B}_{s}$ Mixing Parameters from Angular Distributions of Non-Leptonic B Decays (1998)

It has recently been pointed out that the observables of the decay $B^+\to K^+\bar{K^0}$ and its charge conjugate allow us to take into account rescattering effects in constraints on the CKM angle...

Dighe, A S, Dunietz, Isard, Fleischer, Robert

Suggestions for efficiently determining the lifetimes and mass difference of the light and heavy $B_s$ mesons ($B_s^L, B_s^H$) from $B_s \to J/ \psi \phi, D_s^{*+}D_s^{*-}$ decays are given. Using...

Resolving a Discrete Ambiguity in the CKM Angle $\beta$ through $B_{u,d} \rightarrow J/\psi K^*$ and $B_s \rightarrow J/\psi \phi$ Decays (1998)

Dighe, A S, Dunietz, Isard, Fleischer, Robert

It is well known that $\sin(2\beta)$, where $\beta$ is one of the angles of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix, can be determined in a theoretically clean way by measuring mixing-induced CP...

Extracting CKM Phases and $B_s - \bar{B}_s$ Mixing Parameters from Angular Distributions of Non-Leptonic B Decays (1998)

Dighe, Amol, Dunietz, Isard, Fleischer, Robert

Suggestions for efficiently determining the lifetimes and mass difference of the light and heavy $B_s$ mesons ($B_s^L, B_s^H$) from $B_s \to J/ \psi \phi, D_s^{*+}D_s^{*-}$ decays are given. Using...

Resolving a Discrete Ambiguity in the CKM Angle $\beta$ through $B_{u,d} \to J/\psi K^\ast$ and $B_s \to J/\psi \phi$ Decays (1998)

Dighe, Amol, Dunietz, Isard, Fleischer, Robert

It is well known that $\sin(2\beta)$, where $\beta$ is one of the angles of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix, can be determined in a theoretically clean way by measuring mixing-induced CP...

Rescattering and Electroweak Penguin Effects in Strategies to Constrain and Determine the CKM Angle $\gamma$ from $B \to \pi K$ Decays (1998)

Rescattering and Electroweak Penguin Effects in Strategies to Constrain and Determine the CKM Angle $\gamma$ from $B\to\pi K$ Decays (1998)

A general parametrization of the $B^+\to\pi^+ K^0$ and $B_d^0\to\pi^- K^+$ decay amplitudes is presented. It relies only on the isospin symmetry of strong interactions and the phase structure of the...

Penguin Topologies, Rescattering Effects and Penguin Hunting with $B_{u,d}\to K\overline{K}$ and $B^{\pm} \to\pi^{\pm} K$ (1997)

A general parametrization of the $B^+\to\pi^+ K^0$ and $B_d^0\to\pi^- K^+$ decay amplitudes is presented. It relies only on the isospin symmetry of strong interactions and the phase structure of the...

Buras, Andrzej J, Fleischer, Robert, Mannel, T

In the recent literature, bounds on the CKM angle $\gamma$ arising from combined branching ratios for $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$ and $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K$ decays received a lot of attention. If the ratio...

Penguin Topologies, Rescattering Effects and Penguin Hunting with $B_{u,d}\to K\bar{K}$ and $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K$ (1997)

Buras, Andrzej J., Fleischer, Robert, Mannel, Thomas

In the recent literature, constraints on the CKM angle $\gamma$ arising from the branching ratios for $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K$ and $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$ decays received a lot of attention. An important...

CP Violation and Strategies for Extracting CKM Phases (1997)

CP Violation and Strategies for Extracting CKM Phases (1997)

The phenomenon of CP violation and strategies for extracting the angles of the unitarity triangle are reviewed. Special emphasis is given to the B-meson system, as it plays an outstanding role to...

Towards Extractions of the CKM Angle $\gamma$ from $B_{u,d}\to\pi K$ and Untagged $B_{s}\to K\overline{K}$ Decays (1997)

The phenomenon of CP violation and strategies for extracting the angles of the unitarity triangle are reviewed. Special emphasis is given to the B-meson system, as it plays an outstanding role to...

Towards Extractions of the CKM Angle $\gamma$ from $B_{u,d}\to\pi K$ and Untagged $B_s\to K\bar{K}$ Decays (1997)

It has recently been pointed out that combined $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$ and $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K$ branching ratios provide interesting constraints on the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle. We show...

CP Violation Beyond the Standard Model (1997)

The decays $B_d\to\pi^\mp K^\pm$ and $B^\pm\to\pi^\pm K$ provide interesting constraints on the angle $\gamma$ of the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix. It is shown that bounds on $\gamma$ can...

CP Violation Beyond the Standard Model (1997)

Recent developments concerning CP violation beyond the Standard Model are reviewed. The central target of this presentation is the $B$ system, as it plays an outstanding role in the extraction of CKM...

Current Issues in CP Violation (1997)

Recent developments concerning CP violation beyond the Standard Model are reviewed. The central target of this presentation is the $B$ system, as it plays an outstanding role in the extraction of CKM...

New physics in penguin dominated $B \to \pi K$ decays (1997)

A brief review of CP violation in $K$ and $B$ decays is given. While the observables $\varepsilon$ and Re$(\varepsilon'/\varepsilon)$ describing CP violation in neutral $K$ decays do not allow a...

CP Violation in $B_s$ Decays (1997)

Measurements of the combined branching ratios for $B^\pm \to \pi^\pm K$ and $B_d \to \pi^\mp K^\pm$ allow interesting constraints on the CKM angle $\gamma$, the ratio $r \equiv |T'|/|P'|$ of the...

Constraining the CKM angle $\gamma$ and penguin contributions through combined $B \to \pi K$ branching ratios (1997)

CP-violating effects in non-leptonic $B_s$-meson decays are reviewed. Special emphasis is given to implications arising from the width difference $\Delta\Gamma_s$ between the $B_s$ mass eigenstates....

Quark mixing, CP violation and rare decays after the top quark discovery (1997)

Motivated by recent CLEO measurements of $B\to\pi K$ modes, we investigate their implications for the CKM angle $\gamma$ and a consistent description of these decays within the Standard Model....

CP Violation and the Role of Electroweak Penguins in Non-leptonic B Decays (1996)

We review the highlights of quark mixing, particle-antiparticle mixing, CP violation and rare K- and B-decays in the Standard Model. The top quark discovery, the precise measurement of its mass, the...

Penguin Zoology in $B\to\pi\pi$ and the Extraction of the CKM Angle $\alpha$ (1996)

The phenomenon of CP violation in the B system and strategies for extracting CKM phases are reviewed. We focus both on general aspects and on some recent developments including CP-violating...

CP Violation and CKM Phases from Time-dependences of Untagged $B_s$ Decays (1996)

We reanalyze the decay $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$ without assuming dominance of QCD penguins with internal top-quark exchanges. In that case the weak phase of the $\bar b \to\bar d$ QCD penguin amplitude is...

CP Violation in the B System (1996)

The $B_s$ system is analyzed in light of a possible width difference $\Delta\Gamma_s$ between its mass eigenstates. If $\Delta\Gamma_s$ is sizable, untagged $B_s$-meson decays may allow a probe of CP...

CP violation and CKM phases from angular distributions for $B_s$ decays into admixtures of CP eigenstates (1996)

Strategies for extracting CKM phases from non-leptonic $B$ decays are reviewed briefly. Both general aspects and some recent developments including CP-violating asymmetries, the $B_s$ system in light...

Fleischer, Robert, Dunietz, Isard

We investigate the time-evolutions of angular distributions for $B_s$ decays into final states that are admixtures of CP-even and CP-odd configurations. A sizable lifetime difference between the...

CP violation and the CKM angle $\gamma$ from angular distributions of untagged $B_s$ decays governed by $\bar b\to\bar c u\bar s$ (1996)

Fleischer, Robert, Dunietz, Isard

We demonstrate that time-dependent studies of angular distributions for $B_s$ decays caused by $\bar b\to\bar cu\bar s$ quark-level transitions extract cleanly and model-independently the CKM angle...

CP Violation and CKM Phases from Time-Dependences of Untagged B_sigma Decays (1996)

Robert Fleischer

Introduction The time-evolution due to B 0 s \Gamma B 0 s mixing is governed by the B s mass eigenstates B Heavy s and B Light s which are characterized by their mass eigenvalues M (s) H , M (s) L...

Strategies for Fixing the CKM-angle $\gamma$ and Obtaining Experimental Insights into the World of Electroweak Penguins (1995)

A Determination of the CKM-angle $\alpha$ using Mixing-induced CP Violation in the Decays $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$ and $B_d\to K^0 \bar K^0$ (1995)

Using the $SU(3)$ flavour symmetry of strong interactions, we propose strategies for extracting both the CKM-angle $\gamma$ and the $\bar b\to\bar uu\bar s$ tree-level amplitude $T'$. We present also...

Towards the Control over Electroweak Penguins in Nonleptonic B-Decays (1995)

We present a method of determining the CKM-angle $\alpha$ by performing simultaneous measurements of the mixing-induced CP asymmetries of the decays $B_d\to\pi^+\pi^-$ and $B_d\to K^0\bar K^0$. The...

CP-Verletzung in nichtleptonischen Zerfällen neutraler und geladener B-Mesonen / (1995)

We present strategies for determining electroweak penguins from experimental data. Using the CKM-angle $\gamma$ as one of our central inputs and making some reasonable approximations, we show that...

Römische Bronzen aus Österreich / (1967)

München, Techn. Universiẗat, Diss., 1995.

Fleischer, Robert., Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum

Zugl.: Wien, Univ., Diss., 1962 (Erw. u. umgearb. Fass.).

A study of the factors significant in determining Interstate Commerce Commission policy on railroad abandonments / (1957)

An investigation of the region surrounding Xi Persei. (1949)

Thesis (M.A.)--Bowling Green State University, 1957.