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I describe the theoretical progress in the study of semileptonic tree-level B decays, and its interplay with recent experimental results. In particular, I focus on two anomalies: the ratios $R(D^{(*)})=displaystylefrac{{cal B}(B to D^{(*)} tau bar u_tau)}{{cal B}(B to D^{(*)} ell bar u_ell)}$ and the inclusive versus exclusive determination of $|V_{cb}|$. I review a few explanations proposed for such anomalies, and discuss tests to shed light on their origin.
We give an updated summary of the topics covered in Working Group I of the 2nd Workshop on the CKM Unitarity Triangle, with emphasis on the results obtained since the 1st CKM Workshop. The topics covered include the measurement of |V_{ub}|, of |V_{cb}| and of non-perturbative Heavy Quark Expansion parameters, and the determination of b-hadron lifetimes and lifetime differences.
The decays of the ground-state charmed baryon $Lambda_c$ are now close to being completely mapped out. In this paper we discuss some remaining open questions, whose answers can help shed light on weak processes contributing to those decays, on calculations of such quantities as transition form factors in lattice QCD, and on missing decay modes such as $Lambda_c to Lambda^* ell^+ u_ell$, where $Lambda^*$ is an excited resonance. The discussion is in part a counterpart to a previous analysis of inclusive $D_s$ decays.
An earlier analysis of observed and anticipated $Lambda_c$ decays [M. Gronau and J. L. Rosner, Phys. Rev. D {bf 97}, 116015 (2018)] is provided with a table of inputs and a figure denoting branching fractions. This addendum is based on the 2018 Particle Data Group compilation and employs a statistical isospin model to estimate branching fractions for as-yet-unseen decay modes.
Tree-level Flavor-Changing Neutral Currents (FCNC) are characteristic of models with extra vector-like quarks. These new couplings can strongly modify the B^0 CP asymmetries without conflicting with low--energy constraints. In the light of a low CP asymmetry in B --> J/psi K_{S}, we discuss the implications of these contributions. We find that even these low values can be easily accommodated in these models. Furthermore, we show that the new data from B factories tend to favor an O(20) enhancement of the b --> d l bar{l} transition over the SM expectation.
This talk discusses the theory of inclusive and exclusive radiative B decays, emphasizing the interplay of perturbative and non-perturbative effects and the importance CP and isospin asymmetries.