Measurement of the Decay Constant $f_D{}_S^{+}$ using $D_S^+ --> ell^+ nu

Abstract

We measure the decay constant fDs using the Ds -> l+ nu channel, where the l+ designates either a mu+ or a tau+, when the tau+ -> pi+ nu. Using both measurements we find fDs = 274 +-13 +- 7 MeV. Combining with our previous determination of fD+, we compute the ratio fDs/fD+ = 1.23 +- 0.11 +- 0.04. We compare with theoretical estimates.

6 pages postscript,also available through http://www.lns.cornell.edu/public/CLNS/2007/

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