Predictions for sin 2(beta/phi_1)_eff in b->s penguin dominated modes

TL;DR

This paper reviews theoretical predictions for sin 2beta_eff in b->s penguin modes, highlighting a persistent discrepancy with experimental results that may suggest new physics or require refined Standard Model explanations.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of predictions based on 1/m_b expansion and SU(3) symmetry, analyzing the discrepancy with experimental data in b->s penguin modes.

Findings

Experimental results are consistently lower than predictions.

Discrepancy exceeds 2.1 sigma in averaged modes.

Theoretical input is essential for interpretation.

Abstract

We provide a review of predictions for sin 2beta_eff in b->s penguin dominated modes based on 1/m_b expansion and/or SU(3) flavor symmetry. The experimental results are consistently lower than the theoretical predictions. In order to interpret whether this effect is a sign of new physics contributions or can be explained away within the Standard Model a theoretical input cannot be avoided. The effect survives at a level larger than 2.1 sigma in a conservative average over different modes that includes theoretical predictions.