Measurement of the B$^0_\mathrm{S}$ $\to$ $\mu^+\mu^-$ decay properties and search for the B$^0$ $\to$ $\mu^+\mu^-$ decay in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV

TL;DR

This paper reports precise measurements of the B_s0 to mu+mu- decay properties and a search for B0 to mu+mu- decay in 13 TeV proton-proton collisions, confirming standard model predictions.

Contribution

First precise measurement of B_s0 to mu+mu- decay properties and the most sensitive search for B0 to mu+mu- decay at 13 TeV.

Findings

B_s0 to mu+mu- branching fraction measured precisely

B_s0 effective lifetime determined accurately

No evidence found for B0 to mu+mu- decay

Abstract

Measurements are presented of the B$^0_\mathrm{S}$ $\to$ $\mu^+\mu^-$ branching fraction and effective lifetime, as well as results of a search for the B$^0$ $\to$ $\mu^+\mu^-$ decay in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV at the LHC. The analysis is based on data collected with the CMS detector in 2016-2018 corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 140 fb$^{-1}$. The branching fraction of the B$^0_\mathrm{S}$ $\to$ $\mu^+\mu^-$ decay and the effective B$^0_\mathrm{S}$ meson lifetime are the most precise single measurements to date. No evidence for the B$^0$ $\to$ $\mu^+\mu^-$ decay has been found. All results are found to be consistent with the standard model predictions and previous measurements.