A Few in a Trillion - A Search for Rare Kaon Decays by BNL E871

Explore the groundbreaking research on rare kaon decays conducted by the BNL E871 experiment in this captivating 38-minute talk by Karol Lang from the University of Texas at Austin. Delivered at the Stanley Wojcicki Memorial Scientific Symposium at Stanford University on November 10, 2023, the presentation delves into the fascinating world of particle physics, focusing on the search for extremely rare decay processes in kaons. Learn about the experimental techniques, challenges, and significant findings of this high-precision study that probes the fundamental laws of nature at the trillion-to-one level. Gain insights into how these rare decay searches contribute to our understanding of particle physics and potentially uncover new phenomena beyond the Standard Model.

Karol Lang - "A Few in a Trillion - A Search for Rare Kaon Decays by BNL E871"