Determination of Weak Amplitudes using Bose Symmetry and Dalitz Plots

Abstract

We present a new method using Dalitz plot and Bose symmetry of pions that allows the complete determination of the magnitudes and phases of weak decay amplitudes. We apply the method to process like B->K^* pi, with the subsequent decay of K^* -> K pi. Our approach enables the additional measurement of an isospin amplitude without any theoretical assumption. This advance will help in measuring weak phase and probing for new physics beyond standard model with fewer assumptions.

5 pages, 1 figure; Title changed; Conclusions unchanged; Accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters