Sebastian Ordonez-Soto

LHCb @ LPCA

15/12/2025

Context

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\(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF and  \(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn

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Figure 1. The oscillation of the \(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF analysis  between 2CWR and different issues (missing veto, L0 eff corr bug, etc)

• The \(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF analysis has been embroiled between RC+EB and 2CWR due to different issues:
  • v6: It was found a bug in the calculation of the efficiency maps 
  • v7: It was discovered that a relevant veto was missing 
    • ​Likely the paper will be put in 2CWR by the end of the week

• Both problems were spotted while I was revisiting inputs for the AmAn
  • Now some unclear structures in the DP disappeared 

Analysis Twiki

\(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF summary

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Final combined weighted averages

Comparison of the BR between this analysis and Run I paper

• The combined yield of \(B_{s}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}K^{+}K^{-}\) with the tighter selection is \(207\pm 24\) \(\Rightarrow\) Significance ~\(8.6\sigma\) 
• Results are compatible with the previous LHCb analysis with: improved fit model and bkg. suppression, and reduction of both stats. and syst. uncertainties.

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• Selection
  • \(\Lambda\rightarrow p\pi\) veto applied.
  • \(\chi_{c}^{0}\rightarrow \pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) veto removed.
• Invariant-mass fit
  • MC truth matching not used.
  • Comparison with BF analysis fit OK.

\(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn update

• Selection
  • \(\Lambda\rightarrow p\pi\) veto applied.
  • \(\chi_{c}^{0}\rightarrow \pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) veto removed.
• Invariant-mass fit
  • MC truth matching not used.
  • Comparison with BF analysis fit OK.

• Documentation
  • ​GitLab repository
  • ANAnote

\(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF and  \(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn

Invariant-mass fit results

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Fitted yields in data

Fractions in the \(B_{s}^{0}\) signal window \([\mu-1.4\sigma, \mu+3\sigma]\)

• Total: ~1.5K signal candidates
• Run 1: 
  • Total: ~240
  • DD: ~170
  • LL: ~75
• Run 2: 
  • Total: ~1.25K 
  • DD: ~825
  • LL: ~420

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Efficiency maps

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Combination of polarities

• Efficiency maps are obtained from the BF machinery for each polarity for a given binning.
  • They are combined according to the MU-MD fractions available in the RunDB (same as done in the BF analysis) 

\(\Rightarrow\) Quadratically combined

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Efficiency maps

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Symmetrization and smoothing

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Background model

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Combinatorial

• Obtained from the upper mass side-band \(5450~\text{MeV}\leq m_{K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}} \leq 5750~\text{MeV}\)
• Non-DTF variables are employed for Dalitz variables.
• Veto on \(B^{+}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\) applied: \(|m_{K_{S}^{0}\pi^{\pm}}-m_{B^{+}}|\geq 20~\text{MeV}\)

Combined dataset (all years and both KS)

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Background model

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Combinatorial

Combined dataset (all years-DD)

Combined dataset (all years-LL)

• A combined map of all data-taking periods is obtained for each \(K_{S}^{0}\) category
  • The SqDP maps are smoothed and are inputs for the DP fit.

\(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF and  \(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn

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Background model

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Combinatorial

• A combined map of all data-taking periods is obtained for each \(K_{S}^{0}\) category
  • The SqDP maps are smoothed and are inputs for the DP fit.

\(\Rightarrow\)DD

\(\Rightarrow\)LL

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Background model

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\(B_{d}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) background

Estimated using the model for this decay from Run I:

• Paper: AmAn of the decay \(B_{d}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) and first observation of the CP asymmetry in \(B_{d}^{0}\rightarrow K^{*}(892)\pi^{+}\).
• Large  toy  MC generated using CRAFT, weighted by the corresponding efficiency map.

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CRAFT v2

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A new version of CRAFT is now available at the gitlab repo of LHCb team of Clermont-Ferrand

• The new version is an entire re-factorization of v1:
  • Classes have been updated with modern C++ and ROOT objects/classes.
  • No changes in the physics or algorithms for the moment
• Still under tests, but all bugs should come from the use of new constructors
  • Documentation in progress
• Plan to merge with Eric's framework for handling e.g. syst. studies

Thank you

Backup

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Efficiency bug

L0corr typo in the eff. calculation

\(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF and  \(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn

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Efficiency bug

L0corr typo in the eff. calculation

\(B_{(s)}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}h^{+}h^{'-}\) BF and  \(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn

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Missing veto

Re-inclusion of the \(\Lambda\rightarrow p\pi\) veto

Invariant-mass fit plots

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LL

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Invariant-mass fit plots

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LL

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Invariant-mass fit plots

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DD

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Invariant-mass fit plots

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\(B_{s}^{0}\rightarrow K_{S}^{0}\pi^{+}\pi^{-}\) AmAn

DD

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Dalitz plot fit

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Preliminary signal model

• A preliminary signal model is proposed based on Standard Model expectations. 
  • \(\overline{B}_s \to \rho^0 K^0_S\)
  • \(\overline{B}_s \to K_0^{*+}(1430)\pi^{-}\) 
  • \(\overline{B}_s \to K^0_S \pi^+ \pi^- \text{ (NR)}\)
  • \(\overline{B}_s \to K^{*+}(892) \pi^-\)
• The model parameterizes the signal amplitude as the isobar sum of three resonances (and conjugates) plus a non-resonant (NR) contribution.

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Dalitz plot fit plots

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Very preliminary plots!!!

Only Run 2

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Dalitz plot fit plots

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