Pushing the precision frontier at the LHC with V+jets

TL;DR

This paper summarizes a workshop on V+jets measurements at the LHC, highlighting advances in experimental techniques, theoretical calculations, and simulations to improve precision in Standard Model tests and new physics searches.

Contribution

It compiles recent experimental results, theoretical developments, and simulation improvements in V+jets processes, guiding future research directions at the LHC.

Findings

Enhanced precision in V+jets measurements at CMS and ATLAS

Progress in higher order perturbative calculations for V+jets

Recommendations for future experimental and theoretical work

Abstract

This documents the proceedings from a workshop titled `Illuminating Standard candles at the LHC: V+jets' held at Imperial College London on 25th-26th April 2017. It summarises the numerous contributions to the workshop, from the experimental overview of V+jets measurements at CMS and ATLAS and their role in searching for physics beyond the Standard Model to the status of higher order perturbative calculations to these processes and their inclusion in state of the art Monte Carlo simulations. An executive summary of the ensuing discussions including a list of outcomes and wishlist for future consideration is also presented.