W, Z and photon production at the LHC

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent experimental results on the production of W, Z, and photons at the LHC, including their interactions with jets and heavy flavors, providing insights into Standard Model processes.

Contribution

It compiles and discusses the latest measurements of electroweak bosons and photons at the LHC, highlighting advances in understanding their production mechanisms.

Findings

Precise measurements of W and Z production cross sections.

Observation of photon production in various associated processes.

Insights into electroweak interactions and QCD effects at high energies.

Abstract

Recent results on $W$, $Z$ and photon production at the Large Hadron Collider are presented. Inclusive $W$ and $Z$/$\gamma^*$ production, their production in association with jets and heavy flavors, and prompt photon, $\gamma\gamma$ and $\gamma$+jets production are discussed.