Published August 1, 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

CP violation in the decay KL→π+π-e+e-

  • 1. Institut fuer Theoretische Physik (E), Physikzentrum Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Sommerfeldstrasse, D-5100 Aachen (Germany)
  • 2. Institut fuer Theoretische Physik, Universitaet Heidelberg, Philosophenweg 16, D-6900 Heidelberg (Germany)

Description

We have calculated the distribution dΓ/dφ for the decay KL→π+π-e+e-, where φ is the angle between the vectors normal to the π+π- and e+e- planes. The result can be written in the form dΓ/dφ=Γ1cos2φ+Γ2sin2φ+Γ3sinφ cosφ, where the last term is CP violating and involves the interference of the M1 component of KL→π+π-γ with the bremsstrahlung component as well as a possible direct E1 component. Using data on the radiative decays KL,S→π+π-γ, we estimate an asymmetry in the φ distribution of (3.8±1.4)%

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 1035-1041.
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDAQ