TL;DR
This paper reviews recent developments in parton distribution functions (PDFs), presents new recommendations for combining PDF sets for LHC calculations, and discusses implications for top physics analysis.
Contribution
It introduces a new recommended method for combining PDFs specifically tailored for LHC top physics studies, based on recent updates and data.
Findings
Updated PDFs incorporate latest LHC data
New combination method improves accuracy for top physics
Recent theory improvements enhance PDF reliability
Abstract
I present the results from the recent PDF4LHC study, and the resulting new recommendation for combining PDFs sets for LHC calculations. In order to put this into context I summarise continuing updates in PDFs. This includes improvements and recent updates of particular PDF sets due to theory improvements and a variety of new data sets, including most of the up-to-date LHC data. I will emphasise particular issues relevant for top physics.
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems · High-Energy Particle Collisions Research