Inclusive b→{u,c} ℓ− νˉℓb \to \{u, c\} \, \ell^- \, \bar{\nu}_\ell modes: polarized/unpolarized Λb\Lambda_b

The increasing number of flavour anomalies motivates the investigation of new processes where tensions similar to the observed ones may emerge. It is necessary to identify observables sensitive to physics beyond the Standard Model. The analysis which follows concerns the inclusive semileptonic decays of polarized beauty baryons, computed through the Heavy Quark Expansion at $\mathcal{O}(1 / m_b^3)$ and at the leading order in $\alpha_s$. New Physics interactions have been taken into account, extending the Standard Model $b \to U \, \ell \, \bar{\nu}_\ell$ low-energy Hamiltonian, where $U = \{c, u\}$ and $\ell = \{e, \mu, \tau\}$, including the full set of $D = 6$ operators with left-handed neutrinos. Among the possible observables one can consider, the ones depending on the spin of the decaying baryon are very appealing and can be considered for physics programmes of future facilities, such as FCC-ee.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures, contribution to QCD@Work - International Workshop on QCD - Theory and Experiment, 27 - 30 June 202

Inclusive semileptonic Λb\Lambda_b decays in the Standard Model and beyond

Inclusive semileptonic decays of beauty baryons are studied using the heavy quark expansion to ${\cal O}(1/m_b^3)$, at leading order in $\alpha_s$. The case of a polarized decaying baryon is examined, with reference to $\Lambda_b$. An extension of the Standard Model effective Hamiltonian inducing $b \to U \ell {\bar \nu}_ \ell$ transitions ($U=u,\,c$ and $\ell=e,\,\mu,\,\tau$) is considered, which comprises the full set of D=6 semileptonic operators with left-handed neutrinos. The effects of the new operators in several observables are described.Comment: 50 pages, 12 figures. Corrected a typo in eq. (B.46

Flavour anomalies, correlations, hadronic uncertainties, and all that

We present a short overview of the so-called flavour anomalies, discussing their significance and the connections with QCD issues discussed at the HADRON 2023 conference.Comment: LaTeX, 6 pages + references, 3 figures. Plenary talk at HADRON 2023, Genova 5-9 June 2023. To appear in the proceeding

Dalitz decays DsJ(∗)→Ds(∗)ℓ+ℓ−D_{sJ}^{(*)} \to D_s^{(*)} \ell^+ \ell^-

The Dalitz decays of the positive parity $D_{sJ}^{(*)}$ charmed mesons, $D_{sJ}^{(*)} \to D_s^{(*)} \ell^+ \ell^-$ with $J=0,1,2$ and $\ell=e, \mu$, are important processes to investigate the nature of the $D_{sJ}^{(*)}$ states. We analyze the full set of decays, considering the four lightest $D_{sJ}^{(*)}$ mesons as belonging to the heavy quark spin doublets $\displaystyle s_\ell^P=\frac{1}{2}^+$ and $\displaystyle \frac{3}{2}^+$, with $s_\ell^P$ the spin-parity of the light degrees of freedom in mesons. The description implies relations among the observables in various modes. We study the decay distributions in the dilepton invariant mass squared and the distributions in the angle between the charged lepton momentum and the momentum of the produced meson, which are expressed in terms of universal form factors and of effective strong couplings. Such measurements are feasible at the present facilities.Comment: LaTeX, 23 pages, 6 figures. Version to appear on PR

A Modular Lunar Hotel

The aim of this paper is to propose an innovative modular lunar hotel/outpost that can be assembled using the load capacity of future rockets Space X is at present developing and presumably will be opera- tional by 2025. In particular, the design is based on the Space X' Starship, that will have the capability to land large and heavy payloads on the Moon. The lunar building is essentially made of four cylindrical modules assembled around one central distribution and service hub. These four modules, intended for housing, have a geodesic dome with large windows to observe the lunar environment surrounding the outpost. The entry point to the base is in the lower part of the central module, which is the only part of the building touching the ground and rests on four adjustable legs. The central module will be used for vertical connections and services as well as for hydroponic laboratories and greenhouses in which to grow the food the settlers will eat. The whole structure will be about 15m high and will be protected from cosmic radiation by a magnetic eld generated by a number of electric cables laid on a spherical structure made of in atable high pressure tubes. The modules can be made of light material since the protection form radiation is supplied by the magnetic eld, and need only a thermal insulating layer, which can be fairly light. The whole structure can thus be carried from Earth without the need of manufacturing it on site. As an added advantage, large windows can be present, mainly in the a top domes/observatories, which will be the characteristic elements of the installation. The cylindrical modules have a diameter of 6m, suitable to be transported in the cargo hold of the Starship. To reach an height of 15m, they are made in sections and then assembled on site. The modules will be lowered from the hold of the Starship by means of the crane with which each spaceship is equipped. Before starting the assembly of the modules, self-propelled cranes and vehicles will be carried to the Moon so that the construction site of the hotel/outpost can be relatively distant from the landing area. These construction machines will then remain available for other construction projects on the Moon. A total of about 10 launches are expected to be required to carry to the Moon all parts needed to build the facility

Modular Lunar Hotel

The aim of this paper is to propose an innovative modular lunar hotel or outpost that can be assembled using the load capacity of future rockets Space X is at present developing and presumably will be opera- tional by 2025. In particular, the design is based on the Space X Starship, that will have the capability to land large and heavy payloads on the Moon. The lunar building is essentially made of four cylindrical modules assembled around one central distribution and service hub. These four modules, intended for housing, have a geodesic dome with large windows to observe the lunar environment surrounding the outpost. The entry point to the base is in the lower part of the central module, which is the only part of the building touching the ground and rests on four adjustable legs. The central module will be used for vertical connections and services as well as for hydroponic laboratories and greenhouses in which to grow the food the settlers will eat. The whole structure will be about 15m high and will be protected from cosmic radiation by a magnetic eld generated by a number of electric cables laid on a spherical structure made of in a table high pressure tubes. The modules can be made of light materials since the protection from radiation is supplied by the magnetic eld, and need only a thermal insulating layer, which can be fairly light. The whole structure can thus be carried from Earth without the need of manufacturing it on site. As an added advantage, large windows can be present, mainly in the a top domes/observatories, which will be the characteristic elements of the installation. The cylindrical modules have a diameter of 6m, suitable to be transported in the cargo hold of the Starship. To reach an height of 15m, they are made in sections and then assembled on site. The modules will be lowered from the hold of the Starship by means of the crane with which each spaceship is equipped. Before starting the assembly of the modules, self-propelled cranes and vehicles will be carried to the Moon so that the construction site of the hotel/outpost can be relatively distant from the landing area. These construction machines will then remain available for other construction projects on the Moon. A total of about 10 launches are expected to be required to carry to the Moon all parts needed to build the facility

Gleam: the GLAST Large Area Telescope Simulation Framework

This paper presents the simulation of the GLAST high energy gamma-ray telescope. The simulation package, written in C++, is based on the Geant4 toolkit, and it is integrated into a general framework used to process events. A detailed simulation of the electronic signals inside Silicon detectors has been provided and it is used for the particle tracking, which is handled by a dedicated software. A unique repository for the geometrical description of the detector has been realized using the XML language and a C++ library to access this information has been designed and implemented.Comment: 10 pages, Late

A population of gamma-ray emitting globular clusters seen with the Fermi Large Area Telescope

Globular clusters with their large populations of millisecond pulsars (MSPs) are believed to be potential emitters of high-energy gamma-ray emission. Our goal is to constrain the millisecond pulsar populations in globular clusters from analysis of gamma-ray observations. We use 546 days of continuous sky-survey observations obtained with the Large Area Telescope aboard the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to study the gamma-ray emission towards 13 globular clusters. Steady point-like high-energy gamma-ray emission has been significantly detected towards 8 globular clusters. Five of them (47 Tucanae, Omega Cen, NGC 6388, Terzan 5, and M 28) show hard spectral power indices $(0.7 < \Gamma <1.4)$ and clear evidence for an exponential cut-off in the range 1.0-2.6 GeV, which is the characteristic signature of magnetospheric emission from MSPs. Three of them (M 62, NGC 6440 and NGC 6652) also show hard spectral indices $(1.0 < \Gamma < 1.7)$, however the presence of an exponential cut-off can not be unambiguously established. Three of them (Omega Cen, NGC 6388, NGC 6652) have no known radio or X-ray MSPs yet still exhibit MSP spectral properties. From the observed gamma-ray luminosities, we estimate the total number of MSPs that is expected to be present in these globular clusters. We show that our estimates of the MSP population correlate with the stellar encounter rate and we estimate 2600-4700 MSPs in Galactic globular clusters, commensurate with previous estimates. The observation of high-energy gamma-ray emission from a globular cluster thus provides a reliable independent method to assess their millisecond pulsar populations that can be used to make constraints on the original neutron star X-ray binary population, essential for understanding the importance of binary systems in slowing the inevitable core collapse of globular clusters.Comment: Accepted for publication in A&A. Corresponding authors: J. Kn\"odlseder, N. Webb, B. Pancraz