Showing papers by "Nicolas Berger published in 2003"

Observation of a Narrow Meson State Decaying to Ds+π0 at a Mass of 2.32 GeV/c2

Abstract: We have observed a narrow state near 2.32 GeV/c(2) in the inclusive D(+)(s)pi(0) invariant mass distribution from e(+)e(-) annihilation data at energies near 10.6 GeV. The observed width is consistent with the experimental resolution. The small intrinsic width and the quantum numbers of the final state indicate that the decay violates isospin conservation. The state has natural spin-parity and the low mass suggests a J(P)=0(+) assignment. The data sample corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 91 fb(-1) recorded by the BABAR detector at the SLAC PEP-II asymmetric-energy e(+)e(-) storage ring.

The speed of biased random walk on percolation clusters

Abstract: We consider biased random walk on supercritical percolation clusters in ℤ2. We show that the random walk is transient and that there are two speed regimes: If the bias is large enough, the random walk has speed zero, while if the bias is small enough, the speed of the random walk is positive.

Rates, Polarizations, and Asymmetries in Charmless Vector-Vector B Meson Decays

Abstract: With a sample of approximately 89 million B{bar B} pairs collected with the BABAR detector, they measure branching fractions, determine the degree of longitudinal polarization, and search for direct CP violation in the decays B{sup 0} {yields} {psi}K*{sup 0} and B{sup +} {yields} {psi}K*{sup +}. They perform a search for other charmless vector-vector B decays involving {rho} and K*(892) resonances and observe the decays B{sup +} {yields} {rho}{sup 0} K*{sup +} and B{sup +} {yields} {rho}{sup 0}{rho}{sup +}. The branching fractions are measured to be {Beta}({phi}K*{sup 0}) = (11.1 {sub -1.2}{sup +1.3} {+-} 1.1) x 10{sup -6}, {Beta}({phi}K*{sup +}) = (12.1 {sub -1.9}{sup +2.1} {+-} 1.5) x 10{sup -6}, {Beta}({rho}{sup 0} K*{sup +}) = (7.7{sub -2.0}{sup +2.1} {+-} 1.4) x 10{sup -6}, and {Beta}({rho}{sup 0} {rho}{sup +}) = 0.65 {+-} 0.07 {+-} 0.04 and {Lambda}{sub L}/{Lambda}({phi}K*{sup +}) = 0.46 {+-} 0.12 {+-} 0.05. They measure the charge asymmetries: {Alpha}{sub CP}({phi}K*{sup 0}) = +0.04 {+-} 0.12 {+-} 0.02 and {Alpha}{sub CP}({phi}K*{sup +}) = +0.16 {+-} 0.17 {+-} 0.04.

Glauber Dynamics on Trees and Hyperbolic Graphs

Abstract: We study continuous time Glauber dynamics for random configurations with local constraints (e.g. proper coloring, Ising and Potts models) on finite graphs with $n$ vertices and of bounded degree. We show that the relaxation time (defined as the reciprocal of the spectral gap $|\lambda_1-\lambda_2|$) for the dynamics on trees and on planar hyperbolic graphs, is polynomial in $n$. For these hyperbolic graphs, this yields a general polynomial sampling algorithm for random configurations. We then show that if the relaxation time $\tau_2$ satisfies $\tau_2=O(1)$, then the correlation coefficient, and the mutual information, between any local function (which depends only on the configuration in a fixed window) and the boundary conditions, decays exponentially in the distance between the window and the boundary. For the Ising model on a regular tree, this condition is sharp.

Evidence for the rare decay B → K*ℓ+ℓ- and measurement of the B → Kℓ+ℓ- branching fraction

Abstract: We present evidence for the flavor-changing neutral current decay B-->K-*.(+).(-) and a measurement of the branching fraction for the related process B-->K.(+).(-), where .(+).(-) is either an e(+)e(-) or a mu(+)mu(-) pair. These decays are highly suppressed in the standard model, and they are sensitive to contributions from new particles in the intermediate state. The data sample comprises 123x10(6) Y(4S)-->B (B) over bar decays collected with the BABAR detector at the SLAC PEP-II e(+)e(-) storage ring. Averaging over K-(*) isospin and lepton flavor, we obtain the branching fractions B(B-->Kl(+)l(-))=(0.65(-0.13)(+0.14)+/-0.04)x10(-6) and B(B-->K(*)l(+)l(-))=(0.88(-0.29)(+0.33)+/-0.10)x10(-6), where the uncertainties are statistical and systematic, respectively. The significance of the B-->Kl(+)l(-) signal is over 8sigma, while for B-->K(*)l(+)l(-) it is 3.3sigma.

Degree distribution of the FKP network model

Abstract: Recently, Fabrikant, Koutsoupias and Papadimitriou [7] introduced a natural and beautifully simple model of network growth involving a trade-off between geometric and network objectives, with relative strength characterized by a single parameter which scales as a power of the number of nodes. In addition to giving experimental results, they proved a power-law lower bound on part of the degree sequence, for a wide range of scalings of the parameter. Here we prove that, despite the FKP results, the overall degree distribution is very far from satisfying a power law. First, we establish that for almost all scalings of the parameter, either all but a vanishingly small fraction of the nodes have degree 1, or there is exponential decay of node degrees. In the former case, a power law can hold for only a vanishingly small fraction of the nodes. Furthermore, we show that in this case there is a large number of nodes with almost maximum degree. So a power law fails to hold even approximately at either end of the degree range. Thus the power laws found in [7] are very different from those given by other internet models or found experimentally [8].

Study of inclusive production of charmonium mesons in B decays

Abstract: The inclusive production of charmonium mesons in B meson decay has been studied in a 20.3 fb{sup -1} data set collected by the BABAR experiment operating at the {Upsilon}(4S) resonance. Branching fractions have been measured for the inclusive production of the charmonium mesons J/{psi}, {psi}(2S), {chi}{sub c1}, and {chi}{sub c2}. The branching fractions are also presented as a function of the center-of-mass momentum of the mesons and of the helicity of the J/{psi}.

Measurements of CP-violating asymmetries and branching fractions in B meson decays to η' K

Abstract: We present measurements of the branching fractions of the decays B+-->eta'K+ and B0-->eta'K0. For B0-->eta(')K(0)(S) we also measure the time-dependent CP-violation parameters S eta'(K(0)(S)) and C eta'(K(0)(S)), and for B+-->eta'K+ the time-integrated charge asymmetry A(ch). The data sample corresponds to 88.9 x 10(6) BB pairs produced by e(+)e(-) annihilation at the Upsilon(4S). The results are B(B+-->eta'K+)=(76.9+/-3.5+/-4.4) x 10(-6), B(B0-->eta'K0)=(60.6+/-5.6+/-4.6) x 10(-6), S eta'(K(0)(S))=0.02+/-0.34+/-0.03, C eta'(K(0)(S))=0.10+/-0.22+/-0.04, and A(ch)=0.037+/-0.045+/-0.011.

Measurements of branching fractions and CP-violating asymmetries in B0 → ρ±h∓ decays

Abstract: Measurements of branching fractions and CP-violating asymmetries in B0→ρ±πplusmn; and ρ-K+ decays are presented. As such, no evidence is found for either mixing-induced CP violation in the time-dependent asymmetry of B0→ρ±π± decays, or direct CP violation in B0→ρ-K+. The measurement of direct CP violation is found to be consistent with zero within 2.0 standard deviations, when both statistical and systematic errors are taken into account.

Observation of the decay B± → π±π0, study of B± → K±π0, and search for B0 → π0 π0

Abstract: We present results for the branching fractions and charge asymmetries in B+/--->h(+/-)pi(0) (where h(+/-)=pi(+/-),K+/-) and a search for the decay B0-->pi(0)pi(0) using a sample of approximately 88 x 10(6) BBmacr; pairs collected by the BABAR detector at the PEP-II asymmetric-energy B Factory at SLAC. We measure B(B+/--->pi(+/-)pi(0))=(5.5(+1.0)(-0.9)+/-0.6)x10(-6), where the first error is statistical and the second is systematic. The B+/--->pi(+/-)pi(0) signal has a significance of 7.7sigma including systematic uncertainties. We simultaneously measure the K+/-pi(0) branching fraction to be B(B+/--->K+/-pi(0))=(12.8(+1.2)(-1.1)+/-1.0)x10(-6). The charge asymmetries are Api(+/-)(pi(0))=-0.03(+0.18)(-0.17)+/-0.02 and AK+/-(pi(0))=-0.09+/-0.09+/-0.01. We place a 90% confidence-level upper limit on the branching fraction B(B0-->pi(0)pi(0)) of 3.6 x 10(-6).

Search for D0-D̄0 Mixing and a Measurement of the Doubly Cabibbo-Suppressed Decay Rate in D0 → Kπ Decays

Abstract: We present results of a search for D0-D(-)0 mixing and a measurement of R(D), the ratio of doubly Cabibbo-suppressed decays to Cabibbo-favored decays, using D0-->K+pi- decays from 57.1 fb(-1) of data collected near sqrt[s]=10.6 GeV with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II collider. At the 95% confidence level, allowing for CP violation, we find the mixing parameters x('2)<0.0022 and -0.056

Limits on D0-D̄0 Mixing and CP Violation from the Ratio of Lifetimes for Decay to K-π+, K -K+, and π-π+

Abstract: We present a measurement of D0-macro D0 mixing parameters using the ratios of lifetimes extracted from samples of D0 mesons decaying to K-pi(+), K-K+, and pi(-)pi(+). Using 91 fb(-1) of data collected by the BABAR detector at the PEP-II asymmetric-energy B Factory, we obtain a value Y=[0.8+/-0.4(stat.)(+0.5)(-0.4)(syst.)]%, which, in the limit of CP conservation, corresponds to the mixing parameter y=Delta Gamma/2 Gamma. Using the difference in lifetimes of D0 and macro D0 mesons, we obtain the CP-violation parameter Delta Y=[-0.8+/-0.6(stat.)+/-0.2(syst.)]%.

Observation of a significant excess of π0π0 events in B meson decays

Abstract: We present a study of the decay B0 -> p0p0 based on a sample of 124 * 106 B.hivin.B pairs recorded by the BABAR detector at the PEP-II asym.-energy B Factory at SLAC. We observe 46 +- 13 +- 3 events, where the first error is statistical and the second is systematic, corresponding to a significance of 4.2 std. deviations including systematic uncertainties. We measure the branching fraction B(B0 -> p0p0) = (2.1 +- 0.6 +- 0.3) * 10-6, averaged over B0 and .hivin.B0 decays. [on SciFinder (R)]

Measurement of the Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix element vertical bar V-ub vertical bar with B -> pe nu decays

Abstract: We present a measurement of the branching fraction for the rare decays B-->rhoenu and extract a value for the magnitude of V(ub), one of the smallest elements of the Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa quark-mixing matrix. The results are given for five different calculations of form factors used to para-metrize the hadronic current in semileptonic decays. Using a sample of 55 x 10(6) BB meson pairs recorded with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II e(+)e(-) storage ring, we obtain B(B0-->rho(-)e(+)nu)=(3.29+/-0.42+/-0.47+/-0.55) x 10(-4) and |V(ub)|=(3.64+/-0.22+/-0.25(+0.39)(-0.56)) x 10(-3), where the uncertainties are statistical, systematic, and theoretical, respectively.

Nonuniqueness for specifications in $\ell^{2+\epsilon}$

Abstract: For every $p>2$, we construct a regular and continuous specification ($g$-function), which has a variation sequence that is in $l^p$ and which admits multiple Gibbs measures. Combined with a recent result of Johansson and Oberg, this determines the optimal modulus of continuity for a specification which admits multiple Gibbs measures.

Rare B Decays into States Containing a J/ψ Meson and a Meson with ss̄ Quark Content

Abstract: We report a study of the B meson decays, B+ --> J/psiphiK+, B0 --> J/psiphiK(0)(S), B0 --> J/psiphi, B0 --> J/psieta, and B0 --> J/psieta' using 56 x 10(6) B(-)B events collected at the Upsilon(4S) resonance with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II e(+)e(-) asymmetric-energy storage ring. We measure the branching fractions B(B+ --> J/psiphiK+)=(4.4+/-1.4(stat)+/-0.5(syst))x 10(-5) and B(B0 --> J/psiphiK(0)(S))=(5.1+/-1.9(stat)+/-0.5(syst))x 10(-5), and set upper limits at 90% confidence level for the branching fractions B(B0 --> J/psiphi) J/psieta) J/psieta')<6.3 x 10(-5).

Measurement of the branching fractions for the exclusive decays of B(0) and B(+) to D over-bar(*) D(*) K

Abstract: We report the observation of 823+/-57 B^0 and 970+/-65 B^+ decays to doubly charmed final states Dbar^(*)D^(*)K, where Dbar^(*) and D^(*) are fully reconstructed and K is either a K+/- or a K^0. We use a sample of 82.3+/- 0.9 million BBbar events collected between 1999 and 2002 with the babar detector at the PEP-II storage ring at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. The 22 possible B decays to Dbar^(*)D^(*)K are reconstructed exclusively and the corresponding branching fractions or limits are determined. The branching fractions of the B^0 and of the B^+ to Dbar^(*)D^(*)K$ are found to be BR(B^0 --> Dbar^(*) D^(*) K) = (4.3 +/- 0.3 stat +/- 0.6 syst)%, BR(B^+ --> Dbar^(*) D^(*) K) = (3.5 +/- 0.3 stat +/- 0.5 syst)%. A search for decays to orbitally excited $D_s$ states, B --> Dbar^(*) D_{sJ}^{+} (D_{sJ}^{+} --> D^(*)0K^+) is also performed.

Measurements of the branching fractions and bounds on the charge asymmetries of charmless three-body charged B decays.

Abstract: We present measurements of branching fractions and charge asymmetries for charmless B-meson decays to three-body final states of charged pions and kaons. The analysis uses 81.8 fb^-1 of data collected at the Upsilon(4S) resonance with the BaBar detector at the SLAC PEP-II asymmetric B Factory. We measure the branching fractions B(B+ -> pi+ pi- pi+) = (10.9 +/- 3.3 +/- 1.6) x 10^-6, B(B+ -> K+ pi- pi+) = (59.1 +/- 3.8 +/- 3.2) x 10^-6, and B(B+ -> K+ K- K+) = (29.6 +/- 2.1 +/- 1.6) x 10^-6, and provide 90% C.L. upper limits for other decays. We observe no charge asymmetries for these modes.

Evidence for B+ → J/ψpΛ̄ and search for B0 → J/ψpp̄

Abstract: We have performed a search for the decays ${B}^{+}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}J/\ensuremath{\psi}p\overline{\ensuremath{\Lambda}}$ and ${B}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}J/\ensuremath{\psi}p\overline{p}$ in a data set of $(88.9\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}1.0)\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}$ $\ensuremath{\Upsilon}(4S)$ decays collected by the BABAR experiment at the PEP-II ${e}^{+}{e}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ storage ring at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. Four charged $B$ candidates have been observed with an expected background of $0.21\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.14$ events. The corresponding branching fraction is $({12}_{\ensuremath{-}6}^{+9})\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{\ensuremath{-}6}$, where statistical and systematic uncertainties have been combined. The result can be interpreted as a 90% confidence level (C.L.) upper limit of $26\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{\ensuremath{-}6}$. We also find one ${B}^{0}$ candidate, with an expected background of $0.64\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.17$ events, implying a 90% C.L. upper limit of $1.9\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{\ensuremath{-}6}$.

Measurement of the Branching Fraction for Inclusive Semileptonic B Meson Decays

Abstract: A largely model-independent measurement of the inclusive electron momentum spectrum and branching fraction for semileptonic decays of B mesons is presented based on data recorded at the U(4S) resonance with the BABAR detector. Backgrounds from secondary charm decays are sepd. from prompt B decays using charge and angular correlations between the electron from one B meson and a high momentum electron tag from the second B meson. The resulting branching fraction is B(B -> Xen) = [10.87 +- 0.18(stat) +- 0.30(syst)]%. Based on this measurement, we detd. the Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa (CKM) matrix element |Vcb|. [on SciFinder (R)]

Measurement of the B0→J/ψπ+π- Branching Fraction

Abstract: We present a measurement of the branching fraction for the decay of the neutral B meson into the final state J/psipi(+)pi(-). The data set contains approximately 56 x 10(6) BB pairs produced at the Upsilon(4S) resonance and recorded with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II asymmetric-energy e(+)e(-) storage ring. The result of this analysis is B(B0-->J/psipi(+)pi(-))=(4.6+/-0.7+/-0.6) x 10(-5), where the first error is statistical and the second is systematic. In addition, we measure B(B0-->J/psirho(0))=(1.6+/-0.6+/-0.4) x 10(-5).

Simultaneous measurement of the B0 meson lifetime and mixing frequency with B0→D*-ℓ+v ℓ decays

Abstract: We measure the B^0 lifetime τ_B^0 and the B0−B0[overbar] oscillation frequency Δm_d with a sample of approximately 14000 exclusively reconstructed B^0→D*−l+ν_l signal events, selected from 23 million BB[overbar] pairs recorded at the Υ(4S) resonance with the BABAR detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. The decay position of the other B is determined with the remaining tracks in the event, and its b-quark flavor at the time of decay is determined with a tagging algorithm that exploits the correlation between the flavor of the b quark and the charges of its decay products. The lifetime and oscillation frequencies are measured simultaneously with an unbinned maximum-likelihood fit that uses, for each event, the measured difference in decay times of the two B mesons (Δt), the calculated uncertainty on Δt, the signal and background probabilities, and b-quark tagging information for the other B. The results are τ_B^0=(1.523^(+0.024)_(−0.023)±0.022)ps and Δm_d=(0.492±0.018±0.013)ps^(−1). The statistical correlation coefficient between τ_B0 and Δm_d is -0.22.

Measurement of B-0 -> D-s(*)D+*(-) branching fractions and B-0 -> D-s*D+*(-) polarization with a partial reconstruction technique

Abstract: The authors present a study of the decays B{sup 0} {yields} D{sub s}{sup (*)+} D*{sup -}, using 20.8 fb{sup -1} of e{sup +}e{sup -} annihilation data recorded with the BABAR detector. The analysis is conducted with a partial reconstruction technique, in which only the D{sub s}{sup (*)+} and the soft pion from the D*{sup -} decay are reconstructed. They measure the branching fractions {Beta}(B{sup 0} {yields} D{sub s}{sup (*)+} D*{sup -}) = (1.03 {+-} 0.14 {+-} 0.13 {+-} 0.26)% and {Beta}(B{sup 0} {yields} D{sub s}{sup (*)+} D*{sup -}) = (1.97 {+-} 0.15 {+-} 0.30 {+-} 0.49)%, where the first error is statistical, the second is systematic, and the third is the error due to the D{sub s}{sup +} {yields} {phi}{pi}{sup +} branching fraction uncertainty. From the B{sup 0} {yields} D{sub s}{sup (*)+} D*{sup -} angular distributions, they measure the fraction of longitudinal polarization {Lambda}{sub L}/{Lambda} = (51.9 {+-} 5.0 {+-} 2.8)%, which is consistent with theoretical predictions based on factorization.

Study of the rare decays B-0 -> D-s((*)+)pi(-) and B-0 -> Ds(*)-K+

Abstract: We report evidence for the decays B0-->D(+)(s)pi(-) and B0-->D(-)(s)K+ and the results of a search for B0-->D(*+)(s)pi(-) and B0-->D(*-)(s)K+ in a sample of 84 x 10(6) upsilon(4S) decays into BB pairs collected with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II asymmetric-energy e(+)e(-) storage ring. We measure the branching fractions B(B0-->D(+)(s)pi(-))=[3.2+/-0.9(stat)+/-1.0(syst)] x 10(-5) and B(B0-->D(-)(s)K+)=[3.2+/-1.0(stat)+/-1.0(syst)] x 10(-5). We also set 90% C.L. limits B(B0-->D(*+)(s)pi(-)) D(*-)(s)K+)<2.5 x 10(-5).

Measurement of time-dependent [formula presented] asymmetries and the [formula presented]-odd fraction in the decay [formula presented]

Abstract: We present an updated measurement of time-dependent $CP$ asymmetries and the $CP$-odd fraction in the decay ${B}^{0}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{D}^{*+}{D}^{*\ensuremath{-}}$ using $232\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}B\overline{B}$ pairs collected by the BABAR detector at the SLAC PEP-II $B$ factory. We determine the $CP$-odd fraction to be $0.125\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.044(\mathrm{stat})\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.007(\mathrm{syst})$. The time-dependent $CP$ asymmetry parameters ${C}_{+}$ and ${S}_{+}$ are determined to be $0.06\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.17(\mathrm{stat})\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.03(\mathrm{syst})$ and $\ensuremath{-}0.75\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.25(\mathrm{stat})\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.03(\mathrm{syst})$, respectively. The standard model predicts these parameters to be 0 and $\ensuremath{-}\mathrm{sin} 2\ensuremath{\beta}$, respectively, in the absence of penguin amplitude contributions.

Measurement of the branching fraction, and bounds on the CP-violating asymmetries, of neutral B decays to D*±D∓

Abstract: We present measurements of the branching fraction and CP-violating asymmetries for neutral B decays to D(*+/-)D-/+. The measurement uses a data sample of approximately 88x10(6) Upsilon(4S)-->BBmacr; decays collected with the BABAR detector at the SLAC PEP-II asymmetric-energy e(+)-e(-) collider. By fully reconstructing the D(*+/-)D-/+ decay products, we measure the branching fraction to be (8.8+/-1.0+/-1.3)x10(-4) and the time-integrated CP-violating asymmetry between the rates to D(*-)D+ and D(*+)D- to be A=-0.03+/-0.11+/-0.05. We also measure the time-dependent CP-violating asymmetry parameters to be S(-+)=-0.24+/-0.69+/-0.12, C(-+)=-0.22+/-0.37+/-0.10 for B-->D(*-)D+ and S(+-)=-0.82+/-0.75+/-0.14, C(+-)=-0.47+/-0.40+/-0.12 for B-->D(*+)D-. In each case, the first error is statistical and the second error is systematic.

Study of time-dependent CP asymmetry in neutral B decays to J/ψπ0

Abstract: We present the first study of the time-dependent CP-violating asymmetry in B0-->J/psi pi(0) decays using e(+)e(-) annihilation data collected with the BABAR detector at the Upsilon(4S) resonance during the years 1999-2002 at the PEP-II asymmetric-energy B Factory at SLAC. Using approximately 88 x 10(6) BB; pairs, our results for the coefficients of the cosine and sine terms of the CP asymmetry are C(J/psi pi(0))=0.38+/-0.41(stat)+/-0.09(syst) and S(J/psi pi(0))=0.05+/-0.49(stat)+/-0.16(syst).

Measurement of the B0 meson lifetime with partial reconstruction of B0→D*-π+ and B0→D*p+ decays

Abstract: The neutral B meson lifetime is measured with the data collected by the BABAR detector at the PEP-II storage ring during the years 1999 and 2000, with a total integrated luminosity of 20.7 fb(-1). The decays B-0 --> D*- pi(+) and B-0 --> D*- rho(+) are selected with a partial-reconstruction technique, yielding samples of 6970 6240 and 55206250 signal events, respectively. With these events, the B-0 lifetime is measured to be 1.533 +/-0.034 (stat) +/-0.038 (syst) ps. This measurement serves as a test and validation of procedures required to measure the CP violation parameter sin(2beta+gamma) with partial reconstruction of these modes.

Study of time-dependent CP asymmetries with partial reconstruction of B->D*pi

Abstract: The authors present a preliminary measurement of the time-dependent CP asymmetries in decays of neutral B mesons to the final states D*{sup {-+}}{pi}{sup {+-}}, using approximately 82 million B{bar B} events collected by the BABAR experiment at the PEP-II storage ring. Events containing these decays are selected with a partial reconstruction technique, in which only the high momentum {pi}{sup {+-}} and the low momentum pion from the D*{sup {-+}} decay are reconstructed. The flavor of the other B meson in the event is tagged using the information from kaon and lepton candidates. They measure the time-dependent CP asymmetry {Alpha} = -0.063 {+-} 0.024 (stat.) {+-} 0.017 (syst.). They interpret these results in terms of the angles of the unitarity triangle to set a bound on |sin(2{beta} + {gamma})|.