Particle Physics Seminar
Wednesday 11th November 2009 at 1:30pm
Poynting Small Lecture Theatre
(tea, coffee and biscuits served at 1:15pm)
Super Flavour Factories: SuperB
Adrian Bevan (Queen Mary, University of London)
Abstract
The Standard Model of particle physics is the pinnacle of achievements
of science. In one simple model we can describe the behaviour of all known
particles extremely well. However we know that there are missing pieces to
this puzzle. We can use SuperB to learn about the missing pieces through
a multi-prong approach: i) study rare decays, ii) search forbidden decays, and
iii) over-constrain measurements of Standard Model sensitive observables
to see if they all agree. I will discuss just a few of the many
measurements that can be made at SuperB and how these can be
used to improve our understanding of particle physics. Having motivated
the reasons for a new experiment, I will discuss some of the
aspects of such a proposed facility.