Probing New Physics in Rare Charm Processes

Abstract

The possibility of using the charm system to search for new physics is addressed. Phenomena such as $D^0-\bar D^0$ mixing and rare decays of charmed mesons are first examined in the Standard Model to test our present understanding and to serve as benchmarks for signals from new sources. The effects of new physics from various classes of non-standard dynamical models on $D^0-\bar D^0$ mixing are investigated.