Selected Results in Heavy-Quark Fragmentation

I review a few selected topics concerning heavy-quark fragmentation, taking particular care about bottom- and charm-quark production in e(+) e(-) annihilation and the inclusion of non-perturbative corrections. In particular, I discuss the recent developments of calculations carried out in the framework of perturbative fragmentation functions and the perspective to extend them to other processes and higher accuracy. Special attention is paid to the use of an effective strong coupling constant to model hadronization effects.

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This article reviews selected topics on heavy-quark fragmentation, with a particular focus on bottom- and charm-quark production in e(+) e(-) annihilation and the inclusion of non-perturbative corrections. Recent developments in calculations using perturbative fragmentation functions and the prospects of extending them to other processes and higher accuracy are discussed. Special attention is given to the use of an effective strong coupling constant for modeling hadronization effects.