The photon polarization in b → s γ transitions is measured for the first time in radiative b-baryon decays exploiting the unique spin structure of Λb0 → Λ γ decays. A data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 6 fb^−1 collected by the LHCb experiment in pp collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV is used. The photon polarization is measured to be α_γ = 0.82{−0.26}{+0.17}{−0.13}{+0.04}, where the first uncertainty is statistical and the second systematic. This result is in agreement with the Standard Model prediction and previous measurements in b-meson decays. Charge-parity breaking effects are studied for the first time in this observable and found to be consistent with CP symmetry.

Measurement of the Photon Polarization in Λb0 → Λ γ Decays

Calabrese, R.;Capriotti, L.;Couturier, B.;Fiorini, M.;Franzoso, E.;Giugliano, C.;Guarise, M.;Kotriakhova, S.;Luppi, E.;Neri, I.;Okamura, S.;Pappalardo, L. L.;Passalacqua, B.;Tomassetti, L.;
2022

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The photon polarization in b → s γ transitions is measured for the first time in radiative b-baryon decays exploiting the unique spin structure of Λb0 → Λ γ decays. A data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 6 fb^−1 collected by the LHCb experiment in pp collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV is used. The photon polarization is measured to be α_γ = 0.82{−0.26}{+0.17}{−0.13}{+0.04}, where the first uncertainty is statistical and the second systematic. This result is in agreement with the Standard Model prediction and previous measurements in b-meson decays. Charge-parity breaking effects are studied for the first time in this observable and found to be consistent with CP symmetry.
2022
Aaij, R.; Abdelmotteleb, A. S. W.; Abellán Beteta, C.; Abudinén, F.; Ackernley, T.; Adeva, B.; Adinolfi, M.; Afsharnia, H.; Agapopoulou, C.; Aidala, C...espandi
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