Study of Form Factors and Observables in $B_c^- \rightarrow \bar{D}^{(*)0}\ell^-\barν_{\ell}$ and $B_c^- \rightarrow D^{(*)-}\ell^+\ell^-$ decays
We investigate the decays $B_c^- \rightarrow \bar{D}^{(*)0}\ell^-\barν_{\ell}$ and $B_c^- \rightarrow D^{(*)-}\ell^+\ell^-$ within the Standard Model (SM), employing perturbative QCD form factors that are sensitive to the wave functions of $B_c$ and $D^{(*)}$ mesons. Using lattice QCD inputs for $B \to D^{(*)}$ and $B_c \to D$ transitions, we extract the shape parameters of the meson wave functions and estimate the $q^2$-dependence of $B_c \to D^*$ form factors via heavy quark spin symmetry. We present predictions for branching fractions, lepton flavor violating observables, and perform a detailed angular analysis of the cascade decay $B_{c}^{-} \to D^{*-}(\to D^{0}π^{-}) \ell^+\ell^-$, providing SM expectations for several angular observables.
Publication Details
- Journal
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- Primary Topic
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Type
- article
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