Further search for the decay $K^+ \to π^+ ν\bar ν$ in the momentum region P < 195 MeV/c
Abstract
We report the results of a search for the decay $K^+ \to \pi^+ \nu \bar \nu$ in the kinematic region with $\pi^+$ momentum, $140 < P < 195$ MeV/c. No events were observed. When combined with our previous search in this region, one candidate event with an expected background of $1.22 \pm 0.24$ events results in a 90% C.L. upper limit of $2.2 \times 10^{-9}$ on the branching ratio of $K^+ \to \pi^+ \nu \bar \nu$. We also report improved limits on the rates of $K^+ \to \pi^+ X^0$ and $K^+ \to \pi^+ X^1 X^2$ where $X^0, X^1, X^2$ are hypothetical, massless, long-lived neutral particles.
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