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arxiv: 0912.0543 · v1 · submitted 2009-12-02 · ✦ hep-ph · hep-ex· hep-lat

The f_(D_s) Puzzle

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keywords latticemeasurementsmodelsigmastandardaroundaspectbranching
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Recent measurements of the branching fraction for D_s -> l nu disagree with the Standard Model by around 2sigma. In this case the key aspect of the Standard Model is the calculation of the decay constant, f_{D_s}, with lattice QCD. This talk surveys the experimental measurements, and explains how the lattice QCD calculations are done. Should the discrepancy strengthen again (it was earlier 3.8sigma), it would be a signal of new physics. Models that could explain such an effect are also discussed.

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