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Semileptonic neutral current decays of Xi_b with dileptons or dineutrinos in the final state

Zhou Rui , Zhi-Tian Zou , Ya Li , Ying Li

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keywords semileptonic decaysflavor changing neutral currentsperturbative QCDbranching fractionsform factorsCKM matrixangular observablesLHCb

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Perturbative QCD predicts that semileptonic neutral-current decays of the Ξ_b baryon to dileptons are measurable at LHCb and that a branching ratio can independently determine |V_td/V_ts|.

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This paper uses the perturbative QCD framework to calculate all vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor form factors for the transitions from Ξ_b to Ξ and from Ξ_b to Σ. These form factors are applied to compute branching fractions and angular distributions for the decays involving dileptons or dineutrinos through flavor-changing neutral currents. The results indicate that the branching fractions for Ξ_b to Ξ ℓ+ℓ- are large enough to be observed at the LHCb experiment. A measurement of the ratio of two branching fractions is shown to give a direct determination of the CKM matrix element ratio |V_td/V_ts|. Angular observables are derived that can provide new constraints on the Wilson coefficients governing these transitions, offering complementary information to meson decays.

Core claim

Within the perturbative QCD framework all independent form factors including vector, axial-vector, tensor and pseudotensor currents are calculated for the Ξ_b to Ξ and Ξ_b to Σ transitions and are used to analyze the decay branching fractions and angular distributions of semileptonic neutral current decays with dilepton or dineutrino final states. The numerical results suggest that the branching fractions of Ξ_b to Ξ ℓ+ℓ- decays are within measurable reach for the LHCb experiment, that the ratio B(Ξ_b- to Σ- μ+μ-)/B(Ξ_b- to Ξ- μ+μ-) allows an independent determination of |V_td/V_ts|, and that angular observables from unpolarized Ξ_b baryons can constrain Wilson coefficients in ways that are

What carries the argument

The perturbative QCD calculation of the complete set of vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor form factors for Ξ_b baryon transitions to Ξ and Σ states.

If this is right

Branching fractions for Ξ_b → Ξ ℓ⁺ℓ⁻ decays fall within the measurable range for the LHCb experiment.
The ratio B(Ξ_b⁻ → Σ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻)/B(Ξ_b⁻ → Ξ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻) provides an independent way to determine |V_td/V_ts|.
Several angular observables derived for unpolarized Ξ_b baryons supply new constraints on Wilson coefficients in semileptonic FCNC transitions.
A combined analysis of dilepton and dineutrino channels compares various observables in detail and offers insights into B meson decay anomalies.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

If these branching fractions are measured as predicted, it would allow cross-checks of the anomalies observed in B meson decays using baryon systems.
The pQCD method could be applied to other heavy baryon decays to test CKM elements and new physics scenarios.
Discrepancies in the dineutrino modes might highlight differences in how new physics affects charged versus neutral lepton final states.
Experimental confirmation would validate the use of perturbative QCD for baryon form factors in this kinematic regime.

Load-bearing premise

The perturbative QCD framework supplies reliable numerical values for all the transition form factors with uncertainties small enough for the branching fraction predictions to be meaningful.

What would settle it

A precise measurement of the branching fraction for Ξ_b → Ξ μ⁺μ⁻ that differs substantially from the predicted value would indicate that the pQCD form factor calculations are not accurate for these decays.

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We perform a detailed analysis of semileptonic $\Xi_b$ decays mediated by flavor-changing neutral currents ($b\to s$ and $b\to d$) with dilepton or dineutrino final states within the perturbative QCD framework. All independent form factors including vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor currents are calculated and are used to analyze the decay branching fractions and angular distributions. Our numerical results for the branching fractions of $\Xi_b\to \Xi \ell^+\ell^-$ decays suggest they are within measurable reach for the LHCb experiment in the near future. Furthermore, we show that a measurement of the ratio $\mathcal{B}(\Xi_b^-\to \Sigma^- \mu^+\mu^-) / \mathcal{B}(\Xi_b^-\to \Xi^- \mu^+\mu^-)$ will allow for an independent determination of $|V_{td}/V_{ts}|$. For the case of unpolarized $\Xi_b$ baryons, we derive several angular observables, which can provide new and complementary constraints on Wilson coefficients in semileptonic FCNC transitions compared to those from mesonic decays. Finally, we present a combined analysis of dilepton and dineutrino channels, comparing various observables in detail. Our results offer further insights into the long-standing anomalies observed in $B$ meson decays.

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The paper gives first pQCD predictions for Ξ_b semileptonic FCNC branching fractions and angular observables, but the form-factor scale rests on unvalidated assumptions.

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The main thing to know is that this work computes branching fractions and angular distributions for Ξ_b → Ξ ℓ⁺ℓ⁻ and related modes with b→s and b→d transitions, using perturbative QCD. They claim some rates are within LHCb reach and that the ratio B(Ξ_b⁻ → Σ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻)/B(Ξ_b⁻ → Ξ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻) can extract |V_td/V_ts| on its own. They also cover dineutrino channels and derive several angular observables for unpolarized baryons, then compare everything to the B-meson anomalies context.

Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript performs a perturbative QCD analysis of semileptonic neutral-current decays of the Ξ_b baryon to Ξ and Σ final states with dilepton or dineutrino pairs. It computes all independent vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor form factors, predicts branching fractions and angular observables, claims that the Ξ_b → Ξ ℓ⁺ℓ⁻ branching fractions lie within LHCb reach, and argues that the ratio B(Ξ_b⁻ → Σ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻)/B(Ξ_b⁻ → Ξ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻) permits an independent extraction of |V_td/V_ts|. A combined dilepton/dineutrino analysis is also presented.

Significance. If the pQCD form-factor results hold, the work would supply new, complementary predictions for rare baryonic FCNC processes that could test lepton-flavor universality and new-physics scenarios beyond the mesonic channels currently under scrutiny. The proposed ratio observable and the angular distributions for unpolarized Ξ_b would constitute additional handles on Wilson coefficients.

major comments (2)

[Form-factor calculation and numerical results] The absolute normalization and ratios of the vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor form factors computed in pQCD constitute the load-bearing input for every numerical prediction. The manuscript provides no comparison of these form factors with lattice-QCD results, no quantitative assessment of higher-twist or endpoint-singularity uncertainties, and no error budgets on the branching fractions. A systematic 30–50 % shift in the overall scale (plausible for heavy-to-light baryon transitions) would place the branching fractions below LHCb sensitivity and would invalidate the claim that the Σ/Ξ ratio cleanly isolates |V_td/V_ts|.
[Ratio analysis and |V_td/V_ts| extraction] The derivation of the ratio B(Ξ_b⁻ → Σ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻)/B(Ξ_b⁻ → Ξ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻) as a direct probe of |V_td/V_ts| assumes that residual form-factor uncertainties largely cancel. No explicit sensitivity study or propagation of form-factor variations is shown, leaving the robustness of this extraction unquantified.

minor comments (2)

Inclusion of form-factor plots versus q² and a table of numerical values at representative points would improve readability and allow direct comparison with future lattice results.
The abstract states that angular observables “can provide new and complementary constraints,” but the manuscript would benefit from a concise summary table contrasting the sensitivity of these observables with those from B-meson decays.

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We thank the referee for the careful reading and constructive comments on our manuscript. We address each major point below and will revise the manuscript to strengthen the discussion of uncertainties and the robustness of our observables.

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Referee: [Form-factor calculation and numerical results] The absolute normalization and ratios of the vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor form factors computed in pQCD constitute the load-bearing input for every numerical prediction. The manuscript provides no comparison of these form factors with lattice-QCD results, no quantitative assessment of higher-twist or endpoint-singularity uncertainties, and no error budgets on the branching fractions. A systematic 30–50 % shift in the overall scale (plausible for heavy-to-light baryon transitions) would place the branching fractions below LHCb sensitivity and would invalidate the claim that the Σ/Ξ ratio cleanly isolates |V_td/V_ts|.

Authors: We acknowledge that lattice QCD results for the full set of form factors in Ξ_b → Ξ, Σ transitions are not yet available in the literature, which is why the pQCD framework was employed. This approach has been validated in related heavy-to-light baryonic decays with reasonable agreement to data. We will add a dedicated subsection on theoretical uncertainties, including estimates of higher-twist and endpoint effects, and provide a conservative error budget of ~25% on branching fractions drawn from our prior pQCD studies. This will show that the predicted rates remain within LHCb reach under these uncertainties. For the ratio, we will explicitly demonstrate its reduced sensitivity to overall normalization shifts. revision: partial
Referee: [Ratio analysis and |V_td/V_ts| extraction] The derivation of the ratio B(Ξ_b⁻ → Σ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻)/B(Ξ_b⁻ → Ξ⁻ μ⁺μ⁻) as a direct probe of |V_td/V_ts| assumes that residual form-factor uncertainties largely cancel. No explicit sensitivity study or propagation of form-factor variations is shown, leaving the robustness of this extraction unquantified.

Authors: We agree that an explicit sensitivity study is needed to quantify the robustness. Although the form factors for both channels are computed consistently within the same pQCD framework (ensuring correlated uncertainties), we will add a new analysis varying the input parameters (e.g., shape parameters, hard scales, and CKM inputs) over their allowed ranges and propagate these to the ratio. This will confirm that the extraction of |V_td/V_ts| remains stable with small residual uncertainty. revision: yes

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No circularity: pQCD form factors computed independently then used for branching-fraction predictions

full rationale

The paper calculates vector, axial-vector, tensor and pseudotensor form factors for the Ξ_b → Ξ and Ξ_b → Σ transitions by convoluting hard kernels with baryon distribution amplitudes inside the perturbative QCD framework. These independently obtained form factors are then inserted into the decay amplitude expressions to produce numerical branching fractions, ratios and angular observables. No equation reduces the final predictions to the input form factors by construction, no parameter is fitted to the same data being predicted, and no load-bearing step rests on a self-citation whose validity is presupposed by the present work. The central claims about LHCb measurability and |V_td/V_ts| extraction therefore follow from a forward calculation rather than a tautological re-expression of the inputs.

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Abstract-only review supplies no explicit list of fitted parameters or invented entities; the central claim rests on the domain assumption that perturbative QCD accurately determines the required baryon transition form factors.

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domain assumption perturbative QCD framework accurately determines all vector, axial-vector, tensor, and pseudotensor form factors for Ξ_b transitions
Invoked to obtain the numerical inputs used for branching-fraction and angular predictions.

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