Angular Distributions in Rare $b$ Decays

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent phenomenological progress in analyzing angular observables in rare B meson and Lambda_b baryon decays, emphasizing theoretical considerations and hadronic uncertainties.

Contribution

It provides an overview of recent developments in the analysis of angular observables, highlighting theoretical aspects and challenges in rare decay modes.

Findings

Recent results in angular observable measurements

Discussion on hadronic uncertainties in decay analyses

Insights into theoretical frameworks for rare decays

Abstract

We give a brief overview of phenomenological developments in the analysis of angular observables for exclusive decay modes of $B$ mesons and $\Lambda_b$ baryons, with focus on recent results and some important aspects related to the theoretical background (which mostly concern the treatment of hadronic uncertainties).