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Abstract
The difference in total widths between the B+c and B+ mesons is measured using a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 3.0 fb-1collected by the LHCb experiment in 7 and 8 TeV centre-of-mass energy proton-proton collisions at the LHC. Through the study of the time evolution of B+c→J/ψπ+ and B+→J/ψK+ decays, the width difference is measured to be ΔΓ≡ΓB+c-ΓB+=4.46±0.14±0.07mm-1c, where the first uncertainty is statistical and the second systematic. The known lifetime of the B+ meson is used to convert this to a precise measurement of the B+c lifetime, τB+c=513.4±11.0±5.7fs, where the first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-37 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Physics Letters B |
Volume | 742 |
Early online date | 13 Jan 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Mar 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
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PPGP Capital Equipment Call
Newman, P. (Principal Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/10/13 → 30/09/14
Project: Research Councils
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Birmimgham Experimental Particle Physics Consolidated Grant
Newman, P. (Principal Investigator), Charlton, D. (Co-Investigator), Hawkes, C. (Co-Investigator), Lazzeroni, C. (Co-Investigator), Nikolopoulos, K. (Co-Investigator), Watson, A. (Co-Investigator), Watson, N. (Co-Investigator) & Wilson, J. (Co-Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/10/12 → 30/09/16
Project: Research Councils
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ATLAS - UK Tracker Upgrade
Newman, P. (Principal Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/10/12 → 30/09/13
Project: Research Councils
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2012 Consolidated Grant Supplement
Newman, P. (Principal Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/10/12 → 31/03/14
Project: Research Councils
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Wakeham Efficiency Saving PP
Newman, P. (Principal Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
9/03/12 → 31/03/12
Project: Research Councils
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Experimental Particle Physics 2009-2014
Newman, P. (Principal Investigator), Charlton, D. (Co-Investigator), Hawkes, C. (Co-Investigator), Watkins, P. (Co-Investigator), Watson, A. (Co-Investigator), Watson, N. (Co-Investigator), Wilson, J. (Co-Investigator) & Lazzeroni, C. (Co-Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/10/09 → 30/09/12
Project: Research Councils
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Experimental Particle Physics 2006-2011
Watkins, P. (Principal Investigator), Charlton, D. (Co-Investigator), Evans, P. (Co-Investigator), Hawkes, C. (Co-Investigator), Newman, P. (Co-Investigator), Watson, A. (Co-Investigator), Watson, N. (Co-Investigator) & Wilson, J. (Co-Investigator)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
1/10/06 → 30/09/11
Project: Research Councils