Update measurements of b → τν¯ τX decays
Abstract
Using the LEP 1 ALEPH data (1991-1995) the branching ratio BR( b → τν¯ τX ) is found to be (2.41±.21±.34)% using a missing energy technique. A complementary measurement using two leptons in the final state gives (3.94±.67 -56+.61)%. Combined together this leads to (2.58±.19±.33)%. The branching ratio BR( b → τν¯ τD ˙±X) is measured to be (0.94±.32±.37)% and the following limit is established: B - → τ -ν ¯ τ < .15% at 90% CL. BR( b → τν¯ τX ) and BR( B- → τ-ν¯ τ allow to set a constraint on the charged Higgs mass in the framework of any type 11 Higgs doublet model.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Physics B Proceedings Supplements
- Pub Date:
- April 1997
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0920-5632(97)00156-4
- Bibcode:
- 1997NuPhS..55...79P