Reconstruction of Vector-like Top Partner from Fully Hadronic Final States

TL;DR

This paper presents a new algorithm for reconstructing vector-like top partners in fully hadronic final states at the LHC, demonstrating effective performance for certain mass ranges and decay modes.

Contribution

The study introduces a novel kinematic reconstruction algorithm specifically designed for vector-like top partners in hadronic decay channels.

Findings

Reconstruction quality is high for moderate masses and large branching fractions.

The algorithm effectively identifies vector-like top signals in complex hadronic environments.

Potential for improved searches at the LHC for new physics involving top partners.

Abstract

We investigate the potential to search for the vector-like top partner in fully hadronic final states at the LHC. An algorithm is developed that kinematically reconstructs the vector-like top. We show that for moderate masses and a large branching fraction into the top quark and Higgs boson, the reconstruction works with good quality.