5. Theoretical Physics (CSN4)

Isgur-Wise functions and the Lorentz group

by Dr Luis Oliver (Laboratoire de Physique Théorique Orsay)

Europe/Rome
Auletta A1 (LNF)

Auletta A1

LNF

Description
The Isgur-Wise functions are expressed in terms of scalar products of states of the light cloud in a Hilbert space, related by Lorentz transformations. This fact leads to strong constraints on their possible shape, that have consequences in the exclusive determination of V_cb.