Determinations of the Matrix Element V(Ub) From Inclusive Semileptonic B Decays With Reduced Model Dependency

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Determinations of |V ub | from Inclusive Semileptonic B Decays with Reduced Model Dependency A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Physics by Edward J. Hill Committee in charge: Professor David MacFarlane, Chair Professor James Branson Professor Bruce Driver Professor Douglas Magde Professor Aneesh Manohar