We measure the branching fraction of the radiative B{sup -} decay {Beta}(B{sup -} {yields} {phi}K{sup -}{gamma}) = (3.46 {+-} 0.57{sub -0.37}{sup +0.39}) x 10{sup -6}, and set an upper limit on the radiative {bar B}{sup 0} decay {Beta}({bar B}{sup 0} {yields} {phi}{bar K}{sup 0}{gamma})

The authors search for the decays B− →?K−? and {bar B}° →?{bar K}°? in a data sample of 228 million B{bar B} pairs collected at the?(4S) resonance with the BABAR detector. They measure the branching fraction?(B− →?K−?) = (3.5 ± 0.6 ± 0.4) x 10−6 and set an upper limit?({bar B}° →?{bar K}°?)

Observational evidence and theoretical motivation have led us to the conclusion that our current understanding of the universe is incomplete. While new physics is expected to exist above the electroweak scale, its influence can be detected by experiments that operate below this scale. The Babar experiment has recorded approximately 432 fb-1 of data at the center of mass energy of 10.58 GeV, which corresponds to the Y(4S) mass. One of the physics programs is studying radiative decays of the B meson. These decays primarily proceed through loop diagrams, and thus influences of new particles may be detectable. In this thesis, I present results of the measurements of the branching fractions, CP asymmetry, and isospin asymmetry of B -> K* gamma. Results are also presented for the measurements of the branching fractions of B -> rho(omega) gamma. Finally, a search for the decay of B -> phi gamma is given.

The standard model has been highly successful at describing current experimental data. However, extensions of the standard model predict particles that have masses at energy scales that are above the electroweak scale. The flavor-changing neutral current processes of the B meson are sensitive to the influences of these new physics contributions. These processes proceed through loop diagrams, thus allowing new physics to enter at the same order as the standard model. New physics may contribute to the enhancement or suppression of rate asymmetries or the decay rates of these processes. The transition B → V[gamma] (V = K*(892), [rho](770), [omega](782), [phi](1020)) represents radiative decays of the B meson that proceed through penguin processes. Hadronic uncertainties limit the theoretical accuracy of the prediction of the branching fractions. However, uncertainties, both theoretical and experimental, are much reduced when considering quantities involving ratios of branching fractions, such as CP or isospin asymmetries. The most dominant exclusive radiative b → s transition is B → K*[gamma]. We present the best measurements of the branching fractions, direct CP, and isospin asymmetries of B → K*[gamma]. The analogous b → d transitions are B → [rho][gamma] and B → [omega][gamma], which are suppressed by a factor of.

Electromagnetic radiative penguin decays of the B meson were studied with the BaBar detector at SLAC's PEP-II asymmetric-energy B Factory. Branching fractions and isospin asymmetry of the decay B → K*[gamma], branching fractions of B → K*2(1430)[gamma], and a search for B° → [phi][gamma] are presented. The decay rates may be enhanced by contributions from non-standard model processes.

The author presents measurements of radiative B meson decays to the final states Ks0[pi]0[gamma] and K[Phi][gamma] based on data collected at the [Upsilon](4S) resonance with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II e+e- collider at SLAC. In a data sample of 467 million B$\bar{B}$ pairs, the time-dependent CP asymmetry in B0 2!Ks0[pi]0[gamma] decays is measured in two regions of Ks0-[pi]0 invariant mass. In the K* region, 0.8

The authors have observed the decays B 2![phi]K and [phi] K* in a sample of over 45 million B mesons collected with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II collider. The measured branching fractions are [beta](B 2![phi]K) = (7.7{sub -1.4}{sup +1.6} ± 0.8) x 10−6, [Beta](B° 2![phi]K°) = (8.1{sub -2.5}{sup + 3.1} ± 0.8) x 10−6, [Beta](B+ 2![phi]K*+) = (9.7{sub -3.4}{sup +4.2} ± 1.7) x 10−6, and [Beta](B° 2![phi]K*°) = (8.6 {sub -2.4}{sup +2.8} ± 1.1) x 10−6. We also report the upper limit [Beta](B+ 2![phi][pi]+)