B_s Physics and Prospects at the Tevatron

TL;DR

This paper reports on initial measurements of B_s particles at the Tevatron, including mass, lifetime, and decay yields, laying groundwork for future mixing and branching ratio studies.

Contribution

It presents the first measurements of B_s properties at the Tevatron, providing essential data for future B_s physics analyses.

Findings

Mass and lifetime measurements of B_s particles

Yield estimates for hadronic B_s decays

Foundation for mixing and branching ratio studies

Abstract

Both experiments CDF and D0 at the Tevatron collider have now the first samples of B_s particles where preliminary measurements are performed. The mass and lifetime measurements are presented and the yield for the hadronic B_s decays, the first step toward the B_s production fraction and branching ratio measurements, is discussed. This also sets the bases for a re-evaluation of mixing capabilities in Run II.