Box diagram calculation (Kaon mixing)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on the calculation of the box diagram related to Kaon mixing, specifically addressing the transition from equation (B.8) to equation (B.12) as presented in a text on CP Violation. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and technical explanation of the calculations involved.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is attempting to calculate the box diagram for Kaon mixing and has encountered issues with obtaining equation (B.12) from (B.8), noting the presence of higher-order terms in their calculations.
  • Another participant suggests checking the substitution in equation (B.10), specifically regarding the definition of the variable xα.
  • A different participant questions the correctness of the substitution used, indicating a potential discrepancy between their approach and the book's definition of xα.
  • A later reply acknowledges a misunderstanding regarding the powers of 2 in the calculations, suggesting that the original participant's concern about the terms may have been misplaced.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the substitution used in equation (B.10), and there is a lack of agreement on whether the book's definition is correct. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of the higher-order terms in the calculations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights potential confusion over variable definitions and substitutions, which may affect the results of the calculations. There is an indication of unresolved mathematical steps related to the integration over Feynman parameters.

Natthawin Cho
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I am trying to calculate box diagram of Kaon mixing by follow the "CP Violation" book.

Now, I arrived at equation (B.8) and I have problem with getting equation (B.12).

F(x_\alpha,x_\beta)=\dfrac{1}{(1-x_\alpha)(1-x_\beta)}(\dfrac{7x_\alpha x_\beta}{4}-1)+\dfrac{x_\alpha^2lnx_\alpha}{(x_\beta-x_\alpha)(1-x_\alpha)^2}(1-2x_\beta+\dfrac{x_\alpha x_\beta}{4})+\dfrac{x_\beta^2lnx_\beta}{(x_\alpha-x_\beta)(1-x_\beta)^2}(1-2x_\alpha+\dfrac{x_\alpha x_\beta}{4})

I got a lot of terms with high order of mW (mW2, mW4, mW6, ...) while there is no mW term in the book.

I checked the integral over Feynman parameter twice.
 
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Did you make sure to do the substitution in (B.10)?

## x_\alpha \equiv \dfrac{m_\alpha^2}{m_W^2} ##
 
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dukwon said:
Did you make sure to do the substitution in (B.10)?

## x_\alpha \equiv \dfrac{m_\alpha}{m_W} ##
In the book is x_\alpha\equiv\dfrac{m_\alpha^2}{m_W^2} I used this one. The book is wrong?
 
No, my bad. The powers of 2 are indeed there.
 

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