Identification of signal events in a search for $H\to b\bar b$ produced in association with single top quarks

TL;DR

This paper discusses a CMS search for Higgs bosons produced with single top quarks decaying to bottom quarks, focusing on signal discrimination amidst complex backgrounds.

Contribution

It introduces a specific method for distinguishing the Higgs signal from background processes in the challenging $H\to b\bar b$ decay channel.

Findings

Developed a procedure to discriminate signal from background

Addressed the complex multijet final state challenges

Enhanced understanding of $H\to b\bar b$ in single top production

Abstract

The CMS collaboration has performed a search for an associated production of Higgs bosons and single top quarks in the $H\to b\bar b$ decay channel. The measurement is challenged by a complex multijet final state and an overwhelming background from top-quark pair production. These proceedings address a particular aspect of the search and describe the procedure deployed to discriminate the signal process from backgrounds.