A search for nonresonant B+->h(+)h(-)h(+) decays

Abstract

We use data collected by the CLEO II detector at the Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR) to search for B+ --> h(+)h(-)h(+) (nonresonant) decays, where h(+/-) can be either pi(+/-), K-+/-, or p((p) over bar). We see no evidence for signals and set upper limits on the branching fractions in the range (2.8-8.9) x 10(-5). If observed, these decays may display CP violating asymmetries.