Constraints on New Physics in MFV models: a model-independent analysis of Delta F=1 processes

Abstract

We analyse the constraints on dimension-six Delta F=1 effective operators in models respecting the MFV hypothesis, both in the one-Higgs doublet case and in the two-Higgs doublet scenario with large tan beta. The constraints are derived mainly from the b -> s inclusive observables measured at the B factories. The implications of these bounds in view of improved measurements in exclusive and inclusive observables in b -> s l^+ l^- and s -> d nu nubar transitions are discussed.

Comments: 23 pages, 7 figures (v2: very minor modifications - published version)