Systematic Study of Higher Order Flavor Sum Rules
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Author
Gavrilova, Margarita
Abstract
In this thesis, I present my work on higher-order flavor amplitude sum rules. I develop a systematic study and a unified framework for deriving SU(2) flavor amplitude sum rules, with a focus on U-spin, highlighting a rich underlying mathematical structure that governs these relations. This approach circumvents the need for explicit calculations and admits a clear diagrammatic interpretation. Several general results are proved, and the method is illustrated with experimentally relevant examples, including higher-order amplitude sum rules for multibody hadron decays and CP-violating charm decays.
Description
261 pages
Date Issued
2025-08
Committee Chair
Grossman, Yuval
Committee Member
Perelstein, Maxim
Patterson, Juliet
Degree Discipline
Physics
Degree Name
Ph. D., Physics
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Type
dissertation or thesis