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This second workshop initiated by HFAG follows a series of simil= ar workshops that have been organized by the B Factories over the past deca= de. These informal meetings are designed as a venue for the exchange of ide= as between the theorists and experimentalists working on semileptonic B dec= ays and related topics.
Purpose
The workshop will focus on inclusive and exclusive semileptonic decays a=
nd related theoretical computations, paying particular attention to the int=
erpretation of the current data and improved strategies to analyse data fro=
m the B-Factories, as well as data from the Tevatron experiments, and soon =
also from LHCb and BESIII. Complementary information on purely leptonic and=
radiative B decays will be included. The Vxb Workshop will not be another =
heavy flavor conference, but a forum for lively exchange of ideas through e=
xtensive informal discussions.
The Workshop webpage is still under construction, you can find it via Goog=
le as "Vxb2009".
Scientific Program
The program is still being developed. Preliminary versions will be avail= able on the web by late September. The Workshop will begin with registratio= n, starting Thursday, October 29th, at 13:00, and end with a concluding dis= cussion on Saturday, October 30th at 18:00. We foresee plenary sessions onl= y. The introductory session with some longer talks on Thursday afternoon wi= ll followed by four sessions on inclusive and exclusive B to Xc l nu and B = to Xu l nu decays on Friday and Saturday. As in the past, most of talks sho= uld be very short, focusing on the essentials, stressing uncertainties and = problems, and also give a projection for future improvements.
Registration
Registration will be via the web, ready after September 1st. The registr=
ation fee of $40
will be collected upon arrival in form of cash or a check drawn from a US =
bank. Credit cards or foreign checks cannot be accepted.
Social Event
We have arranged for a no-host dinner at Hunan Gardens, a favorite Chine= se restaurant in Palo Alto, on Friday evening, beginning at 19:00. Please i= ndicate on the registration page, if you attend the dinner and whether you = will be accompanied by a second person. The charge for the dinner, includin= g beer and soft drinks, will be $35 per person. The fees will be collected = upon arrival on Thursday in form of cash or a check drawn from a US bank. C= redit cards or foreign checks cannot be accepted.
Accommodation
Information on accommodation near Stanford is available on the web: Stan= ford Guest House, Hotels. If the Guest House staff claims that there are no= more rooms available, please mention that you will be attending a BABAR re= lated workshop. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Stanford Guest Ho= use for this workshop and other BABAR related activities.
Local Transportation
There is also a link to local transportation, primarily transport from t= he airports to SLAC or a hotel. If you decide not the rent a car, the choic= e is a shuttle service, either Super Shuttle, Tel. (1) 800-258-3826 or http://www.supershuttle.com/SFO_shuttle.aspx or even= better, the South and East Bay Shuttle, Tel. (1) 800-548-4664 or http://www.southandeastbayairportshuttle.com/. You can = make reservations in advance or pick up the shuttle at the center isle at t= he departure level at SFO airport or at the curb at SJ airport. If you choo= se Caltrain, please get off at Palo Alto, not Menlo Park, since there are n= o taxis available at the Menlo Park Station. Remember that, except for the = Stanford Van Service, there is no public transportation to and from SLAC.= p>
U.S. Visa
Non-Citizens should consult the web for visa requirements. Most of the W=
estern European countries participate in the visa waiver program. For infor=
mation on this and other visa issues please consult the web:
http://www-conf.slac.stanford.edu/ssi/2009/visa.asp=
a>.
Financial Support
Participants are expected to make their own travel and lodging arrangeme= nts and to cover the expenses. However, there will be very limited funds to= cover some fraction of the travel expenses for a small number of invited p= articipants. Reimbursements can only be made to U.S. citizens or residents = or foreign nationals in possession a B Visa. Furthermore, airfares can only= be reimbursed if travelers use a U.S. Carrier for international flights. A= ny questions or requests should be addresses to one of the local organizers= , Vera L=C3=BCth (luth@slac.stanford.edu).
Contact
Please address any questions or suggestions via e-mail to: Vxb2009@slac.= stanford.edu.