The LHCb experiment: status and recent results

TL;DR

The LHCb experiment at the Large Hadron Collider has been collecting data since 2010, enabling high-precision tests of the Standard Model and advancing knowledge in flavour physics, QCD, and electroweak processes.

Contribution

This paper reports on the current status of the LHCb experiment and presents recent results that enhance understanding of fundamental particle interactions.

Findings

Measurements testing the Standard Model

Enhanced understanding of flavour physics

Results on QCD and electroweak processes

Abstract

The LHCb experiment is one of the major research projects at the Large Hadron Collider. Its acceptance and instrumentation is optimised to perform high-precision studies of flavour physics and particle production in a unique kinematic range at unprecedented collision energies. Using large data samples accumulated in the years 2010-2012, the LHCb collaboration has conducted a series of measurements providing a sensitive test of the Standard Model and strengthening our knowledge of flavour physics, QCD and electroweak processes. The status of the experiment and some of its recent results are presented here.