• B physics at LEP

• # Fulltext

https://www.ias.ac.in/article/fulltext/pram/045/S1/0001-0031

• # Abstract

The Z factory at LEP is like a mini B factory. About 20% of the time a Z decays to a pair of b flavoured hadrons. As a result, this has provided a major boost to B physics studies. The four sophisticated LEP detectors, with millions of Z events, have provided a variety of interesting results. Only a snapshot of the major developments can be covered in one review. We have considered the results related to$$Z \to b\bar b$$ coupling, in particular, the measurements of Rbbhad the forward backward charge asymmetry. The b hadron properties, like inclusive and exclusive lifetime measurements are summarised briefly. Measurements of$$B^o - B^{ - _o }$$ oscillation parameter as well as the evidence for time dependent evolution have been discussed. Studies of interesting decay modes have been mentioned.

• # Author Affiliations

1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay - 400005, India

• # Pramana – Journal of Physics

Volume 96, 2022
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• # Editorial Note on Continuous Article Publication

Posted on July 25, 2019