Anomalies in the heavy sector

TL;DR

This paper reviews anomalies in heavy flavor physics, focusing on potential signs of new physics in measurements like R(D*) and R(K*), and discusses longstanding tensions in CKM matrix element determinations.

Contribution

It provides a concise overview of current anomalies and tensions in heavy sector measurements, highlighting areas where new physics might emerge.

Findings

Anomalies in R(D*) and R(K*) may indicate physics beyond the Standard Model

Persistent tension between exclusive and inclusive determinations of |V_{cb}| and |V_{ub}|

Standard Model generally describes heavy flavor physics well, aside from specific anomalies

Abstract

Heavy flavour physics is well described by the Standard Model with the exception of some measurements which could be pointing to new physics. We briefly review status and prospects of $R(D^{(\ast)})$ and $R(K^{(\ast)})$ anomalies and also address the long standing tension in the $|V_{cb}|$ and $|V_{ub}|$ exclusive/inclusive determinations.