Final Programme
Conference sessions will be in the Martin Wood Lecture Theatre, which is situated just across the road from Keble College on South Parks Road. Lunches and the Conference Dinner on Thursday are in Keble College.
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SUNDAY |
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| 14.00 onwards | Accommodation check in at Keble College Lodge. | |
| 15.00→19.00 | Registration desk available in the Martin Wood Building | |
MONDAY |
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| 09:00→9:15 | Welcome | |
| Roger Cashmore | University Of Oxford | |
SESSION 1 Triangle status & betaChair: Neville Harnew, Oxford |
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| 09:15→10:00 | CKM fits [Abstract] | |
| Stephane t'Jampens | LAPP Annecy-Le-Vieux | |
| 10:00→10:25 | sin(2beta) via tree processes & ambiguity removal [Abstract] | |
| Heiko Lacker (BaBar) | University of Dresden | |
| 10:25→10:50 | sin(2beta) via penguin processes [Abstract] | |
| Yutaka Ushiroda (Belle) | KEK | |
10:50→11:20 |
COFFEE |
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SESSION 2 Triangle sides : B_s mixing & V_ubChair: Steve Blusk, Syracuse |
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| 11:20→11:50 | B_s mixing in D0 [Abstract] | |
| Peter Tamburello | University of Arizona | |
| 11:50→12:20 | B_s mixing in CDF [Abstract] | |
| Alberto Belloni | MIT | |
| 12:20→12:50 | Vub review [Abstract] | |
| Lawrence Gibbons (CLEO) | Cornell University | |
12:50→14:15 |
LUNCH |
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SESSION 3 LHC experiments statusChair: Clara Matteuzzi, Milano |
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| 14:15→14:35 | ATLAS Detector and Commissioning Status [Abstract] | |
| Helfried Burckhart | CERN | |
| 14:35→14:55 | ATLAS First-Run Scenarios for B-physics [Abstract] | |
| Paula Eerola | University of Lund | |
| 14:55→15:15 | CMS Detector Status [Abstract] | |
| Oliver Buchmuller | CERN | |
| 15:15→15:35 | CMS Commissioning and First Data Scenarios [Abstract] | |
| Frank-Peter Schilling | CERN | |
| 15:35→15:55 | LHCb status [Abstract] | |
| Lluis Garrido | University of Barcelona | |
| 15:55→16:15 | LHCb first run scenarios incl. calibration & alignment [Abstract] | |
| Gloria Corti | CERN | |
16:15→16:45 |
TEA |
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SESSION 4: Production, spectroscopy and lifetimesChair: Marco Zito, DAPNIA/Saclay |
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| 16:45→17:05 | Heavy flavour production [Abstract] | |
| Jennifer Pursley (CDF) | Johns Hopkins University | |
| 17:05→17:25 | Bc and Excited B states Tevaton review [Abstract] | |
| Remi Mommsen (D0) | University of Manchester | |
| 17:25→17:45 | Branching ratios and lifetimes B_s/ Lambda_b etc. Tevaton review [Abstract] | |
| Satyajit Behari (CDF) | Johns Hopkins University | |
| 18:00→19:30 |
RECEPTION: Natural History Museum |
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TUESDAY |
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SESSION 1 Triangle sides : V_cb and form factorsChair: Lawrence Gibbons, Cornell |
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| 09:00→09:25 | Vcb & semileptonic form-factors [Abstract] | |
| Elisabeth Barberio (Belle) | University of Melbourne | |
| 09:25→09:55 | Lattice QCD [Abstract] | |
| Christine Davies | University of Glasgow | |
| 09:55→10:35 | Charm semi leptonic form factors and Decay Constants fD+ & fDs+ [Abstract] | University of Minnesota |
| Peter Zweber (CLEO) | ||
10:35→11:05 |
COFFEE |
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SESSION 2 Charmless decays & Alpha No.1Chair: Paula Eerola, Lund |
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| 11:05→11:35 | Alpha from B -> pi pi, rho rho [Abstract] | |
| Jure Zupan | Carnegie - Mellon | |
| 11:35→12:05 | Measurements of alpha & future projections [Abstract] | |
| Fabrizio Bianchi (BaBar) | University of Torino | |
| 12:05→12:35 | BR and direct CP asymmetries of charmless decay modes at the Tevatron [Abstract] | |
| Michael Morello (CDF) | University of Pisa | |
12:45→13:45 |
LUNCH |
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SESSION 3 Charmless decays & Alpha No.2Chair: Elliott Cheu, Arizona |
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| 13:45→14:15 | B->rhopi, rhorho and the measurement of alpha [Abstract] | |
| Patrick Robbe (LHCb) | LAL Orsay | |
| 14:15→14:45 | B->h+h- prospects [Abstract] | |
| Angelo Carbone (LHCb) | University of Bologna | |
| 14:45→15:15 | Hadronic B decays [Abstract] | |
| Martin Beneke | University of Aachen | |
| 16:00 | WALKING TOUR OF OXFORD starting at Christ Church Meadows Gate, St Aldates |
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| 18:15 | RECEPTION: A drinks reception at the world-famous Blackwell’s bookshop in Broad Street. There will be 10% discount on all books purchased. |
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WEDNESDAY |
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SESSION 1: Gamma measurementsChair: Tim Gershon, Warwick |
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| 09:00→09:30 | Gamma from D K [Abstract] | |
| Jure Zupan | Carnegie Mellon | |
| 09:30→09:55 | Measurements of gamma & future projections: (Dalitz analysis) [Abstract] | |
| Karim Trabelsi (Belle) | KEK | |
| 09:55→10:20 | Measurements of gamma & future projections (ADS, GLW etc) [Abstract] | |
| Marco Zito (BaBar) | DAPNIA/Saclay | |
| 10:20→10:45 | Gamma from B->DK strategies [Abstract] | |
| Yuehong Xie (LHCb) | University of Edinburgh | |
10:45→11:15 |
COFFEE |
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SESSION 2: Leptonic B Decays and Charmonium StatesChair: Uli Nierste, Karlsruhe |
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| 11:15→11:45 | Leptonic and semileptonic decays; hadronic parameters [Abstract] | |
| Gil Paz | IAS, Princeton | |
| 11:45→12:05 | Time-integrated asymmetry in semileptonic B decays in D0 [Abstract] | |
| Elliott Cheu | University of Arizona | |
| 12:05→12:25 | New charmonium-like states [Abstract] | |
| Bruce Yabsley (Belle) | University of Sydney | |
12:25→13:25 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:30 | EXCURSION: Warwick Castle |
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THURSDAY |
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SESSION 1: TriggersChair: Dines Hansen, Copenhagen |
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| 09:00→09:25 | CDF: B physics performance & trigger – operational experience [Abstract] | |
| Alberto Annovi | INFN Frascati | |
| 09:25→09:50 | D0: B physics performance & trigger – operational experience [Abstract] | |
| Daniela Bauer | Imperial College | |
| 09:50→10:20 | B triggers – ATLAS and CMS [Abstract] | |
| Julie Kirk (ATLAS) | RAL | |
| 10:20→10:50 | LHCb trigger system [Abstract] | |
| Eduardo Rodrigues | NIKHEF | |
10:50→11:20 |
COFFEE |
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SESSION 2: Rare decays & new physics No.1Chair: Martin Beneke, Aachen |
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| 11:20→11:50 | Rare decays as a probe of new physics [Abstract] | |
| Tobias Hurth | CERN | |
| 11:50→12:20 | Radiative and EW penguins (including K* mu+ mu-) [Abstract] | |
| Jeff Richman (Babar) | UC Santa Barbara | |
| 12:20→12:50 | Rare decays B-->lnu, ll, llgamma [Abstract] | |
| Koji Ikado (Belle) | Nagoya University | |
12:50→14:15 |
LUNCH |
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SESSION 3: Rare decays & new physics No.2Chair: Jeff Richman, UC Santa Barbara |
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| 14:15→14:45 | B -> mu mu limits CDF/D0 review [Abstract] | |
| Cheng-Ju Lin (CDF) | Fermilab | |
| 14:45→15:15 | Review of Searches and Prospects for Leptonic Rare B Decays [Abstract] | |
| Maria Smizanska (ATLAS) | University of Lancaster | |
| 15:15→15:35 | Rare decays, radiative review [Abstract] | |
| Stefano De Capua (LHCb) | Rome II Tor Vergata | |
15:35→16:05 |
TEA |
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SESSION 4 B_s physicsChair: Peter Schlein, UCLA |
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| 16:05→16:35 | B_d and B_s mixing: mass and width differences and CP violation [Abstract] | |
| Uli Nierste | Karlsruhe University | |
| 16:35→17:05 | Y(5S): What has been learned and what can be learned [Abstract] | |
| Steve Blusk (CLEO) | Syracuse University | |
| 17:05→17:35 | B_s -> J/psi.phi update, lifetime difference and mixing phase [Abstract] | |
| Avdhesh Chandra (D0) | UC Riverside | |
| 17:35→18:05 | Phi_s from J/psiphi (LHC review) [Abstract] | |
| Nicolo Magini (CMS) | Universitŕ di Firenze | |
18:30→19:30 |
Concert in Keble Chapel: Organ recital by Mr John Oxlade, City Organist of Oxford |
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19:30 |
CONFERENCE RECEPTION & BANQUET |
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FRIDAY |
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SESSION 1: Flavour physics beyond the B-sectorChair: Bruce Yabsley, Sydney |
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| 09:00→09:30 | Charm Mixing & CP Violation review [Abstract] | |
| David Asner (CLEO) | Carleton University | |
| 09:30→10:00 | Hadronic Charm Decays [Abstract] | |
| Henry Band (BaBar) | University of Wisconsin | |
| 10:00→10:30 | Charm Physics at LHCb [Abstract] | |
| Raluca Muresan (LHCb) | University of Oxford | |
| 10:30→10:55 | Charm studies at CDF [Abstract] | |
| Burkard Reisert | FNAL | |
10:55→11:25 |
COFFEE |
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SESSION 2: Experimental systematicsChair: Val Gibson, Cambridge |
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| 11:25→11:55 | CDF / D0: Flavour tagging, incld. calibration & control [Abstract] | |
| Tania Moulik (D0) | University of Kansas | |
| 11:55→12:25 | LHCb: Flavour tagging, incld. calibration & control [Abstract] | |
| Hugo Ruiz | University of Barcelona | |
12:45→13:45 |
LUNCH |
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SESSION 3: The future & summaryChair: Guy Wilkinson, Oxford |
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| 13:45→14:15 | LHCb upgrade plans [Abstract] | |
| Franz Muheim | University of Edinburgh | |
| 14:15→14:45 | Future B factories: SuperBelle and new ideas on Recirculating Linacs [Abstract] | |
| Adrian Bevan | Queen Mary College, London | |
| 14:45→15:25 | Conference Summary & Future Prospects [Abstract] | |
| Tim Gershon | University of Warwick | |
15:25 |
TEA AND FAREWELL |
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