Search for a vector gauge boson in ϕ meson decays with the KLOE detector

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Title: Search for a vector gauge boson in ϕ meson decays with the KLOE detector
Authors: Archilli, F.1,2, Babusci, D.3, Badoni, D.1,2, Balwierz, I.4, Bencivenni, G.3, Bini, C.5,6, Bloise, C.3, Bocci, V.6, Bossi, F.3, Branchini, P.7, Budano, A.7,8, Bulychjev, S.A.9, Caldeira Balkeståhl, L.10, Campana, P.3, Capon, G.3, Ceradini, F.7,8, Ciambrone, P.3, Czerwiński, E.3, Dané, E.3, De Lucia, E.3
Source: Physics Letters B. Jan2012, Vol. 706 Issue 4/5, p251-255. 5p.
Subjects: Bosons, Gauge field theory, Mesons, Particles (Nuclear physics), Nuclear research, Space sciences
Abstract: Abstract: The existence of a light dark force mediator has been tested with the KLOE detector at DAΦNE. This particle, called U, is searched for using the decay chain , , . No evidence is found in 1.5 fb−1 of data. The resulting exclusion plot covers the mass range , setting an upper limit on the ratio between the U boson coupling constant and the fine structure constant, , of at 90% C.L. for . [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: The existence of a light dark force mediator has been tested with the KLOE detector at DAΦNE. This particle, called U, is searched for using the decay chain , , . No evidence is found in 1.5 fb−1 of data. The resulting exclusion plot covers the mass range , setting an upper limit on the ratio between the U boson coupling constant and the fine structure constant, , of at 90% C.L. for . [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:03702693
DOI:10.1016/j.physletb.2011.11.033