Accurate backgrounds to Higgs production at the LHC
N. Kauer
TL;DR
This paper reviews the importance of precise theoretical background predictions for Higgs boson searches at the LHC, focusing on background corrections in specific production channels.
Contribution
It emphasizes the need for accurate background calculations, highlighting corrections of 10-30% for key Higgs search channels at the LHC.
Findings
Background corrections of 10-30% are significant for Higgs searches.
Precise theoretical predictions are crucial for reliable Higgs signal extraction.
The review advocates for improved background modeling in LHC analyses.
Abstract
Corrections of 10-30% for backgrounds to the H --> WW --> l^+l^-\sla{p}_T search in vector boson and gluon fusion at the LHC are reviewed to make the case for precise and accurate theoretical background predictions.
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Particle Detector Development and Performance · High-Energy Particle Collisions Research