Single top measurements and the $|V_{\rm tb}|$ extraction at the LHC

TL;DR

This paper reviews measurements of single top quark production at the LHC, focusing on cross sections, $|V_{tb}|$, and top quark properties, confirming consistency with the Standard Model and no new physics signals.

Contribution

It summarizes recent experimental results from CMS and ATLAS on single top production and top quark properties, highlighting the precision and consistency with the Standard Model.

Findings

Measurements agree with Standard Model predictions

No evidence of new physics in top quark interactions

Precise determination of $|V_{tb}|$ and top properties

Abstract

The CMS and ATLAS experiments have performed detailed studies on the electroweakly produced top quarks at the LHC. These studies range from accurate measurements of the cross section and $|V_{\rm tb}|$ in different production modes to search for new interactions in the $\rm tWb$ vertex. Moreover, different properties of the top quark are precisely measured in this context. All measurements are consistent with the standard model and no sign of new physics is observed.