Title A study of $bb^{-}$ production in $e^{+}e^{-}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}=130$-207 GeVA study of $bb^{-}$ production in $e^{+}e^{-}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}=130$-207 GeV Author Abdallah, J. Van Remortel, N. et al. Faculty/Department Faculty of Sciences. Physics Research group Elementary Particle Physics Publication type article Publication 2009Berlin, 2009 Subject Physics Source (journal) European physical journal : C : particles and fields. - Berlin Volume/pages 60(2009):1, p. 1-15 ISSN 1434-6044 ISI 000263783500001 Carrier E Target language English (eng) Full text (Publishers DOI) Affiliation University of Antwerp Abstract Measurements are presented of R b, the ratio of the cross-section to the cross-section in e+e− collisions, and the forward-backward asymmetry A FBb at twelve energy points in the range 207 GeV. These results are found to be consistent with the Standard Model expectations. The measurements are used to set limits on new physics scenarios involving contact interactions. E-info http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000263783500001&DestLinkType=RelatedRecords&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7d2d848 http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000263783500001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7d2d848 http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000263783500001&DestLinkType=CitingArticles&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7d2d848 Handle