$b\to s{\mu }^{+}{\mu }^{-}$ tensor operators from $B\to K^{\ast }(X_s)\gamma$

Abstract

Tensor operators are often invoked as specific new physics operators beyond the standard model in an effort to explain anomalies in rare B-decays and CP asymmetries. Specifically, $b\to s{\mu }^{+}{\mu }^{-}$ tensor operators are invoked in the study of semi-leptonic decays, both inclusive and exclusive. In this note we use the data on $b\to s$ radiative decay modes and CP asymmetries to tightly constrain the tensor operators. It is found that constraints thus obtained are tighter than those from semi-leptonic modes. We also comment on $b\to ss\bar{s}$ tensor operators that help in explaining the $B\to \varphi K^{\ast }$ polarization puzzle, and $b\to s{\tau }^{+}{\tau }^{-}$ operators with tensor structure.

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