Structure of benthic communities in small rivers of southern Sakhalin in summer-autumn period, a case of the Lyutoga River tributaries

Quantitative characteristics of microbial community, algal periphyton and macrozoobenthos are presented for two tributaries of the Lyutoga River, as the Partizanka River (pink salmon spawning stream) and the Frikena River (without steady spawning grounds), on the base of surveys conducted in July-October, 2011. Number of benthic bacteria in the bottom grounds varied in the range 1.1-4.0 · 106 cells/g in the Frikena and 0.8-11.1 · 106 cells/g in the Partizanka. Oligocarbophilic microorganisms prevailed in the bacterial benthos of both rivers before the beginning of active salmon spawning (July- August), developing mainly on autochthonous organic substrates. In September, with appearance of salmon carcasses after spawning, total abundance of the microorganisms increased and the portion of ammonifying bacteria basing on this allochthonous organic matter became higher in the Partizanka. Algal periphyton biomass changed from 7.8 to 117.0 g/m2 in the Frikena River and from 0.5 to 305.6 g/m2 in the Partizanka River, with diatoms domination in both streams. Periphyton in the Partizanka was destroyed by flood in September but successively recovered by October, with multiple increasing of the algal biomass, obviously due to influx of nutrients in the process of salmon carcasses decomposing. Biomass of macrozoobenthos was 5.1-21.0 g/m2 in the Frikena River and 2.2 to 3.7 g/m2 in the Partizanka River, in both tributaries its dynamics was determined mainly by life cycles of aquatic insects

Expression of Interest for a Phase-II LHCb Upgrade: Opportunities in flavour physics, and beyond, in the HL-LHC era

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Observation of sizeable ω\omega contribution to χc1(3872)→π+π−J/ψ\chi_{c1}(3872) \to \pi^+\pi^- J/\psi decays

Resonant structures in the dipion mass spectrum from $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\pi^+\pi^- J/\psi$ decays, produced via $B^+\to K^+\chi_{c1}(3872)$ decays, are analyzed using proton-proton collision data collected by the LHCb experiment, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 9 fb$^{-1}$. A sizeable contribution from the isospin conserving $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\omega J/\psi$ decay is established for the first time, $(21.4\pm2.3\pm2.0)\%$, with a significance of more than $7.1\sigma$. The amplitude of isospin violating decay, $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\rho^0 J/\psi$, relative to isospin conserving decay, $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\omega J/\psi$, is properly determined, and it is a factor of six larger than expected for a pure charmonium state.Resonant structures in the dipion mass spectrum from χc1(3872)→π+π-J/ψ decays, produced via B+→K+χc1(3872) decays, are analyzed using proton-proton collision data collected by the LHCb experiment, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 9  fb-1. A sizeable contribution from the isospin conserving χc1(3872)→ωJ/ψ decay is established for the first time, (21.4±2.3±2.0)%, with a significance of more than 7.1σ. The amplitude of isospin violating decay, χc1(3872)→ρ0J/ψ, relative to isospin conserving decay, χc1(3872)→ωJ/ψ, is properly determined, and it is a factor of 6 larger than expected for a pure charmonium state.Resonant structures in the dipion mass spectrum from $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\pi^+\pi^- J/\psi$ decays, produced via $B^+\to K^+\chi_{c1}(3872)$ decays, are analyzed using proton-proton collision data collected by the LHCb experiment, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 9 $fb^{-1}$. A sizeable contribution from the isospin conserving $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\omega J/\psi$ decay is established for the first time, $(21.4\pm2.3\pm2.0)\%$, with a significance of more than $7.1\sigma$. The amplitude of isospin violating decay, $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\rho^0 J/\psi$, relative to isospin conserving decay, $\chi_{c1}(3872)\to\omega J/\psi$, is properly determined, and it is a factor of six larger than expected for a pure charmonium state

Search for the rare hadronic decay Bs0→ppˉB_s^0\to p \bar{p}

A search for the rare hadronic decay Bs0→pp¯ is performed using proton-proton collision data recorded by the LHCb experiment at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 6  fb-1. No evidence of the decay is found and an upper limit on its branching fraction is set at B(Bs0→pp¯)&lt;4.4(5.1)×10-9 at 90% (95%) confidence level; this is currently the world’s best upper limit. The decay mode B0→pp¯ is measured with very large significance, confirming the first observation by the LHCb experiment in 2017. The branching fraction is determined to be B(B0→pp¯)=(1.27±0.15±0.05±0.04)×10-8, where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic and the third is due to the external branching fraction of the normalization channel B0→K+π-. The combination of the two LHCb measurements of the B0→pp¯ branching fraction yields B(B0→pp¯)=(1.27±0.13±0.05±0.03)×10-8.A search for the rare hadronic decay $B_s^0\to p \bar{p}$ is performed using proton-proton collision data recorded by the LHCb experiment at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 6 fb$^{-1}$. No evidence of the decay is found and an upper limit on its branching fraction is set at ${\cal B}(B_s^0\to p \bar{p}) < 4.4~(5.1) \times 10^{-9}$ at 90% (95%) confidence level; this is currently the world's best upper limit. The decay mode $B^0\to p \bar{p}$ is measured with very large significance, confirming the first observation by the LHCb experiment in 2017. The branching fraction is determined to be ${\cal B}(B^0\to p \bar{p}) = \rm (1.27 \pm 0.15 \pm 0.05 \pm 0.04) \times 10^{-8}$, where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic and the third is due to the external branching fraction of the normalization channel $B^0\to K^+\pi^-$. The combination of the two LHCb measurements of the $B^0\to p \bar{p}$ branching fraction yields ${\cal B}(B^0\to p \bar{p}) = \rm (1.27 \pm 0.13 \pm 0.05 \pm 0.03) \times 10^{-8}$

Nuclear modification factor of neutral pions in the forward and backward regions in ppPb collisions

The nuclear modification factor of neutral pions is measured in proton-lead collisions collected at a center-of-mass energy per nucleon of $8.16$ TeV with the LHCb detector. The $\pi^0$ production cross section is measured differentially in transverse momentum ($p_{T}$) for 1.5π0 production cross section is measured differentially in transverse momentum (pT) for 1.5<pT<10.0  GeV and in center-of-mass pseudorapidity (ηc.m.) regions 2.5<ηc.m.<3.5 (forward) and -4.0<ηc.m.<-3.0 (backward) defined relative to the proton beam direction. The forward measurement shows a sizable suppression of π0 production, while the backward measurement shows the first evidence of π0 enhancement in proton-lead collisions at the LHC. Together, these measurements provide precise constraints on models of nuclear structure and particle production in high-energy nuclear collisions.The nuclear modification factor of neutral pions is measured in proton-lead collisions collected at a center-of-mass energy per nucleon of 8.16~{\rm TeV}$with the LHCb detector. The$\pi^0$production cross section is measured differentially in transverse momentum ($p_{\rm T}$) for$1.5<p_{\rm T}<10.0~{\rm GeV}$and in center-of-mass pseudorapidity ($\eta_{\rm c.m.}$) regions$2.5<\eta_{\rm c.m.}<3.5$(forward) and$-4.0<\eta_{\rm c.m.}<-3.0$(backward) defined relative to the proton beam direction. The forward measurement shows a sizable suppression of$\pi^0$production, while the backward measurement shows the first evidence of$\pi^0$ enhancement in proton-lead collisions at the LHC. Together, these measurements provide precise constraints on models of nuclear structure and particle production in high-energy nuclear collisions

Measurement of CP asymmetries in D(s)+→ηπ+ {D}_{(s)}^{+}\to \eta {\pi}^{+} and D(s)+→η′π+ {D}_{(s)}^{+}\to {\eta}^{\prime }{\pi}^{+} decays

Searches for CP violation in the decays ${D}_{(s)}^{+}\to \eta {\pi}^{+}$ and ${D}_{(s)}^{+}\to {\eta}^{\prime }{\pi}^{+}$ are performed using pp collision data corresponding to 6 fb$^{−1}$ of integrated luminosity collected by the LHCb experiment. The calibration channels ${D}_{(s)}^{+}\to \phi {\pi}^{+}$ are used to remove production and detection asymmetries. The resulting CP-violating asymmetries are${\displaystyle \begin{array}{l}{\mathcal{A}}^{CP}=\left({D}^{+}\to \eta {\pi}^{+}\right)=\left(0.34\pm 0.66\pm 0.16\pm 0.05\right)\%,\\ {}{\mathcal{A}}^{CP}=\left({D}_s^{+}\to \eta {\pi}^{+}\right)=\left(0.32\pm 0.51\pm 0.12\right)\%,\\ {}\begin{array}{l}{\mathcal{A}}^{CP}=\left({D}^{+}\to {\eta}^{\prime }{\pi}^{+}\right)=\left(0.49\pm 0.18\pm 0.06\pm 0.05\right)\%,\\ {}{\mathcal{A}}^{CP}=\left({D}_s^{+}\to {\eta}^{\prime }{\pi}^{+}\right)=\left(0.01\pm 0.12\pm 0.08\right)\%,\end{array}\end{array}}$where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic and the third, relevant for the D$^{+}$ channels, is due to the uncertainty on ${\mathcal{A}}^{CP}=\left({D}^{+}\to \phi {\pi}^{+}\right)$. These measurements, currently the most precise for three of the four channels considered, are consistent with the absence of CP violation. A combination of these results with previous LHCb measurements is presented.[graphic not available: see fulltext]Searches for $CP$ violation in the decays $D^+_{(s)}\rightarrow \eta \pi^+$ and $D^+_{(s)}\rightarrow \eta^{\prime} \pi^+$ are performed using $pp$ collision data corresponding to 6 fb$^{-1}$ of integrated luminosity collected by the LHCb experiment. The calibration channels $D^+_{(s)}\rightarrow \phi \pi^+$ are used to remove production and detection asymmetries. The resulting $CP$-violating asymmetries are $A^{CP}(D^+ \rightarrow \eta \pi^+) = (0.34 \pm 0.66 \pm 0.16 \pm 0.05)\%$, $A^{CP}(D^+_s \rightarrow \eta \pi^+) = (0.32 \pm 0.51 \pm 0.12)\%$, $A^{CP}(D^+ \rightarrow \eta^{\prime} \pi^+) = (0.49 \pm 0.18 \pm 0.06 \pm 0.05)\%$, $A^{CP}(D^+_s \rightarrow \eta^{\prime} \pi^+) = (0.01 \pm 0.12 \pm 0.08)\%$, where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic and the third, relevant for the $D^+$ channels, is due to the uncertainty on $A^{CP}(D^+ \to \phi \pi^+)$. These measurements, currently the most precise for three of the four channels considered, are consistent with the absence of $CP$ violation. A combination of these results with previous LHCb measurements is presented

Measurement of the W boson mass

International audienceThe W boson mass is measured using proton-proton collision data at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 1.7 fb$^{−1}$ recorded during 2016 by the LHCb experiment. With a simultaneous fit of the muon q/p$_{T}$ distribution of a sample of W → μν decays and the ϕ$^{*}$ distribution of a sample of Z → μμ decays the W boson mass is determined to be${m}_w=80354\pm {23}_{\mathrm{stat}}\pm {10}_{\mathrm{exp}}\pm {17}_{\mathrm{theory}}\pm {9}_{\mathrm{PDF}}\mathrm{MeV},$where uncertainties correspond to contributions from statistical, experimental systematic, theoretical and parton distribution function sources. This is an average of results based on three recent global parton distribution function sets. The measurement agrees well with the prediction of the global electroweak fit and with previous measurements.[graphic not available: see fulltext

Amplitude analysis of the Λc+→pK−π+\Lambda^+_c\to pK^-\pi^+ decay and Λc+\Lambda^+_c baryon polarization measurement in semileptonic beauty hadron decays

An amplitude analysis of $\Lambda^+_c \to pK^-\pi^+$ decays together with a measurement of the $\Lambda^+_c$ polarization vector in semileptonic beauty hadron decays is presented. A sample of $400\,000$ candidates is selected from proton-proton collisions recorded by the LHCb detector at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV. An amplitude model is developed and the resonance fractions as well as two- and three-body decay parameters are reported. The mass and width of the $\Lambda(2000)$ state are also determined. A significant $\Lambda^+_c$ polarization is found. A large sensitivity of the $\Lambda^+_c \to pK^-\pi^+$ decay to the polarization is seen, making the amplitude model suitable for $\Lambda^+_c$ polarization measurements in other systems.An amplitude analysis of Λc+→pK-π+ decays together with a measurement of the Λc+ polarization vector in semiōleptonic beauty hadron decays is presented. A sample of 400 000 candidates is selected from proton-proton collisions recorded by the LHCb detector at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV. An amplitude model is developed and the resonance fractions as well as two- and three-body decay parameters are reported. The mass and width of the Λ(2000) state are also determined. A significant Λc+ polarization is found. A large sensitivity of the Λc+→pK-π+ decay to the polarization is seen, making the amplitude model suitable for Λc+ polarization measurements in other systems.An amplitude analysis of $\Lambda^+_c \to pK^-\pi^+$ decays together with a measurement of the $\Lambda^+_c$ polarization vector in semileptonic beauty hadron decays is presented. A sample of $400\,000$ candidates is selected from proton-proton collisions recorded by the LHCb detector at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV. An amplitude model is developed and the resonance fractions as well as two- and three-body decay parameters are reported. The mass and width of the $\Lambda(2000)$ state are also determined. A significant $\Lambda^+_c$ polarization is found. A large sensitivity of the $\Lambda^+_c \to pK^-\pi^+$ decay to the polarization is seen, making the amplitude model suitable for $\Lambda^+_c$ polarization measurements in other systems

Search for CPCP violation using T^\hat{T}-odd correlations in B0→ppˉK+π−B^{0} \to p \bar p K^{+} \pi^{-} decays

A search for $CP$ and $P$ violation in charmless four-body $B^{0} \to p \bar p K^{+} \pi^{-}$ decays is performed using triple-product asymmetry observables. It is based on proton-proton collision data collected by the LHCb experiment at centre-of-mass energies of $7$, $8$ and $13$ TeV, corresponding to a total integrated luminosity of $8.4$ fb$^{-1}$. The $CP$- and $P$-violating asymmetries are measured both in the integrated phase space and in specific regions. No evidence is seen for $CP$ violation. $P$-parity violation is observed at a significance of 5.8 standard deviations.A search for CP and P violation in charmless four-body B0→pp¯K+π- decays is performed using triple-product asymmetry observables. It is based on proton-proton collision data collected by the LHCb experiment at center-of-mass energies of 7, 8 and 13 TeV, corresponding to a total integrated luminosity of 8.4  fb-1. The CP- and P-violating asymmetries are measured both in the integrated phase space and in specific regions. No evidence is seen for CP violation. P-parity violation is observed at a significance of 5.8 standard deviations.A search for $CP$ and $P$ violation in charmless four-body $B^{0} \to p \bar p K^{+} \pi^{-}$ decays is performed using triple-product asymmetry observables. It is based on proton-proton collision data collected by the LHCb experiment at centre-of-mass energies of $7$, $8$ and $13$ TeV, corresponding to a total integrated luminosity of $8.4$ fb$^{-1}$. The $CP$- and $P$-violating asymmetries are measured both in the integrated phase space and in specific regions. No evidence is seen for $CP$ violation. $P$-parity violation is observed at a significance of 5.8 standard deviation