Study of VBF/VBS in the LHC at 13 TeV, the EFT Approach

TL;DR

This paper reviews the status of vector boson fusion and scattering studies at the LHC, emphasizing the use of effective field theory and pseudo observables for new physics searches and their implementation in simulations.

Contribution

It introduces the application of effective field theory and pseudo observables techniques to analyze VBF/VBS processes at the LHC, highlighting their potential for new physics discovery.

Findings

Effective field theory aids in interpreting VBF/VBS data.

Pseudo observables provide a model-independent approach.

Implementation in Monte Carlo generators is discussed.

Abstract

We review the current status of vector boson fusion and vector boson scattering studies in the frame of Run-2 of LHC. These processes are equally interesting and challenging, and new ideas have to be applied for their experimental analysis. These channels are optimal for the search of new physics, and therefore we discuss two promising techniques for this purpose: standard model effective field theory and pseudo observables. Regarding their implementation in the analyses, we also discuss briefly how these techniques should be included in the Monte Carlo generators.