Systematic improvement of QCD parton showers
Jan Winter, Stefan Hoeche, Hendrik Hoeth, Frank Krauss, Marek, Schonherr, Steffen Schumann, Frank Siegert, Korinna Zapp
TL;DR
This paper reviews recent advancements in integrating matrix elements with parton showers, specifically in electron-positron collision simulations, highlighting improvements within the Sherpa event generator framework.
Contribution
It provides a systematic overview of progress in combining matrix elements and parton showers, with specific focus on developments in Sherpa for electron-positron collisions.
Findings
Enhanced methods for merging matrix elements with parton showers
Improved accuracy in electron-positron collision simulations
Progress in the Sherpa event generation framework
Abstract
In this contribution, we will give a brief overview of the progress that has been achieved in the field of combining matrix elements and parton showers. We exemplify this by focusing on the case of electron--positron collisions and by reporting on recent developments as accomplished within the Sherpa event generation framework.
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies · High-Energy Particle Collisions Research · Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions