The search for new physics in $B\to K{\ell }^{+}{\ell }^{-}$ and $B\to K\hat{I}½\bar{\hat{I}}½$ using precise lattice QCD form factors

Abstract

We present HPQCD's improved scalar, vector and tensor form factors for $B\to K$ semileptonic decays, using the heavy-HISQ formalism for more accurate normalisation of the weak currents. Working with masses close to the physical $b$ on the finest ensemble and including three ensembles with physical light quarks, we cover the full physical $q^2$ range with good precision. Our uncertainties at $q^2=0$ are a factor of three better than earlier work. We compare Standard Model observables using our form factors to experimental measurements for the rare flavour changing neutral current processes $B\to K{\ell }^{+}{\ell }^{-}$ and $B\to K\hat{I}½\bar{\hat{I}}½$ and discuss the significance of the tensions that arise.

10 pages, 6 figures. Proceedings of the 39th International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory - LATTICE2022