Prospects for new physics searches at the LHC in the forward proton mode

TL;DR

The paper discusses how installing forward proton detectors at the LHC enables new physics searches through central exclusive processes, especially light-by-light scattering, offering complementary insights to traditional methods.

Contribution

It reviews recent developments and the discovery potential of central exclusive light-by-light scattering for probing physics beyond the Standard Model at the LHC.

Findings

Potential to set bounds on various new particles.

Complementary to inclusive channel searches.

Enhances discovery prospects for new physics.

Abstract

The installation of forward proton detectors at the LHC will provide the possibility to observe central exclusive processes, opening a novel window on physics beyond the Standard Model. We review recent developments on the discovery potential from central exclusive light-by-light scattering. The search for this process is expected to provide bounds on a wide range of particles, and turns out to be complementary from new physics searches in inclusive channels.