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Observation of the Dalitz Decay Ds*+ → Ds*+ e+e-
Using 586 \textrm{pb}^{-1} of e^{+}e^{-} collision data acquired at \sqrt{s}=4.170 GeV with the CLEO-c detector at the Cornell Electron Storage Ring, we report the first observation of D_{s}^{*+} \to D_{s}^{+} e^{+} e^{-} with a significance of 5.3 \sigma. The ratio of branching fractions \calB(D_{s}^{*+} \to D_{s}^{+} e^{+} e^{-}) / \calB(D_{s}^{*+} \to D_{s}^{+} \gamma) is measured to be [ 0.72^{+0.15}_{-0.13} (\textrm{stat}) \pm 0.10 (\textrm{syst})]%, which is consistent with theoretical expectations
Monte Carlo Studies of a Novel LiF Radiator for RICH Detectors
We show that a multifaceted LiF radiator produces more Cherenkov light and
has better resolution per photon than a flat radiator slab when used in a ring
imaging Cherenkov counter. Such a system is being considered for the CLEO III
upgrade.Comment: 9 page
The Cleo III Ring Imaging Cherenkov Detector
The CLEO detector has been upgraded to include a state of the art particle
identification system, based on the Ring Imaging Cherenkov Detector (RICH)
technology, in order to take data at the upgraded CESR electron positron
collider. The expected performance is reviewed, as well as the preliminary
results from an engineering run during the first few months of operation of the
CLEO III detector.Comment: 5 pages, 2 Figures Talk given by M. Artuso at 8th Pisa Meeting on
Advanced Detectors, May 200
Determination of fs/fd for 7 TeV pp Collisions and a Measurement of the Branching Fraction of the Decay B0→D-K+
The relative abundance of the three decay modes B_d \to D^- K^+, B_d \to D^- \pi^+ and B_s \to D_s^- \pi^+ produced in 7 TeV pp collisions at the LHC is determined from data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 35 pb^{-1}. The branching fraction of B_d \to D^- K^+ is found to be \cal B (B_d \to D^- K^+) = (2.01 \pm 0.18^{\textrm{stat}} \pm 0.14^{\textrm{syst}})\times 10^{-4}. The ratio of fragmentation fractions \fsfdt is determined through the relative abundance of B_s \to D_s^- \pi^+ to B_d \to D^- K^+ and B_d \to D^-\pi^+, leading to f_s/f_d = 0.253 \pm 0.017 \pm 0.017 \pm 0.020, where the uncertainties are statistical, systematic, and theoretical respectively
ϒ(1S)→γf\u272(1525); f\u272(1525)-\u3eK0sK0s Decays
We report on a study of exclusive radiative decays of the Upsilon(1S) resonance into a final state consisting of a photon and two K0s candidates. We find evidence for a signal for Upsilon(1S)-\u3egamma f_2\u27(1525); f_2\u27(1525)-\u3eK0sK0s, at a rate (4.0+/-1.3+/-0.6)x10^{-5}, consistent with previous observations of Upsilon(1S)-\u3egamma f_2\u27(1525); f_2\u27(1525)-\u3eK+K-, and isospin. Combining this branching fraction with existing branching fraction measurements of Upsilon(1S)-\u3egamma f_2\u27(1525) and J/psi-\u3egamma f_2\u27(1525), we obtain the ratio of branching fractions: B(Upsilon(1S)-\u3egamma f_2\u27(1525))/B(J/psi-\u3egamma f_2\u27(1525))=0.09+/-0.02, approximately consistent with expectations based on soft collinear effective theory
The Magnetic Distortion Calibration System of the LHCb RICH1 Detector
The LHCb RICH1 detector uses hybrid photon detectors (HPDs) as its optical
sensors. A calibration system has been constructed to provide corrections for
distortions that are primarily due to external magnetic fields. We describe
here the system design, construction, operation and performance.Comment: 9 pages, 14 figure
Performance of a C4F8O Gas Radiator Ring Imaging Cherenkov Detector Using Multi-anode Photomultiplier Tubes
We report on test results of a novel ring imaging Cherenkov (RICH) detection
system consisting of a 3 meter long gaseous C4F8O radiator, a focusing mirror,
and a photon detector array based on Hamamatsu multi-anode photomultiplier
tubes. This system was developed to identify charged particles in the momentum
range from 3-70 GeV/c for the BTeV experiment.Comment: 28 pages, 23 figures, submitted to Nuclear Instruments and Method
The CLEO-III Ring Imaging Cherenkov Detector
The CLEO-III Detector upgrade for charged particle identification is
discussed. The RICH design uses solid LiF crystal radiators coupled with
multi-wire chamber photon detectors, using TEA as the photosensor, and
low-noise Viking readout electronics. Results from our beam test at Fermilab
are presented.Comment: Invited talk by R.J. Mountain at ``The 3rd International Workshop on
Ring Imaging Cherenkov Detectors," a research workshop of the Israel Science
Foundation, Ein-Gedi, Dead-Sea, Israel, Nov. 15-20, 1998, 14 pages, 9 figure
The Cleo Rich Detector
We describe the design, construction and performance of a Ring Imaging
Cherenkov Detector (RICH) constructed to identify charged particles in the CLEO
experiment. Cherenkov radiation occurs in LiF crystals, both planar and ones
with a novel ``sawtooth''-shaped exit surface. Photons in the wavelength
interval 135--165 nm are detected using multi-wire chambers filled with a
mixture of methane gas and triethylamine vapor. Excellent pion/kaon separation
is demonstrated.Comment: 75 pages, 57 figures, (updated July 26, 2005 to reflect reviewers
comments), to be published in NIM
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