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DESCRIPTION:Eluned Smith\n\nRare B decays at LHCb: probing New Physics beyo
 nd the TeV scale\n\nAbstract:\nDespite the success of the Standard Model (
 SM) of particle physics\, it fails to explain certain cosmological observa
 tions\, such as the evidence for Dark Matter. This points to the existence
  of “New Physics” (NP)\, beyond the SM\, generally expected to manifes
 t in the form of new fundamental particles. Precision measurements of beau
 ty-hadron (B) decays can probe NP energy scales significantly larger than 
 the available collision energy at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This is
  particularly true of rare B decays\, as their suppression in the SM makes
  them more sensitive to NP effects. Many world-leading measurements in thi
 s sector are achieved with data collected using the LHCb detector\, one of
  the four main experiments at the LHC. Of particular interest are b → s
 μ+μ− transitions\, which have demonstrated significant tensions with t
 he SM over the last decade. This talk will summarise the current status of
  rare B decays at LHCb\, the implications of these measurements on the NP 
 landscape\, and prospects for understanding the cause of these anomalies o
 ver the next decade. I will also discuss the technological challenges and 
 opportunities associated with operating LHCb Upgrade II\, an ultimate prec
 ision flavour detector at the HL-LHC due to start data-taking in 10 years.
LOCATION:\, Kolker Room (26-414)
SUMMARY:Nuclear and Particle Physics Colloquium (NPPC)
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.mit.edu/event/nuclear_and_particle_physics_c
 olloquium_nppc_5741
CATEGORIES:Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
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