Bottom Production, Spectroscopy and Lifetimes

Abstract

In this contribution, I give a brief overview of the latest results related to the production, spectroscopy and lifetimes of bottom and charm hadrons. Several interesting experimental results were presented in this field in 2012. The focus will be on the findings of experiments performed at hadron colliders, since the LHC is taking up most of the stage this year, with a brief mention about electron-proton collider results.

Comments: Prepared for Physics in Collisions 2012, Strbske Pleso, Slovakia, September 12-15, 2012