1994/02/11 by H. Yamamoto, Hitoshi Yamamoto, Yamamoto, Hitoshi
Physics and Astronomy · #Nuclear physics research studies #Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies #Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions #hep-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.hep-ph/9402269
37 pages
arxiv created 1994/02/11 · arxiv updated 2009/11/30
Hadronic decays of B mesons are reviewed. First, masses of B mesons and observed patterns together with physics behind them are discussed. Then the effective Hamiltonian responsible for major decays is presented and its practical applications are discussed in the context of factorization. Various tests of factorization are then studied. For rare decays, the focus is placed on Kπ, ππ final state and the penguin-mediated Xsγ. In general, the measurements are in excellent agreement with predictions of the standard model.