Models and Phenomenology of Maximal Flavor Violation
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We consider models of maximal flavor violation (MxFV), in which a new scalar mediates large q_3 <-> q_1 or q_3 <-> q_2 flavor changing transitions (q_i is an i'th generation quark), while q_3 <-> q_3 transitions are suppressed, e.g., ξ_{31}, ξ_{13} ~ V_{tb} and ξ_{33} ~ V_{td}, where ξ_{ij} are the new scalar couplings to quarks and V is the CKM matrix. We show that, contrary to the conventional viewpoint, such models are not ruled out by the existing low energy data on K^0, B^0 and D^0 oscillations and rare K and B-decays. We also show that these models of MxFV can have surprising new signatures at the LHC and the Tevatron.
Latex, 4 pages, 1 figure. Version as published
Latex, 4 pages, 1 figure. Version as published