Precision studies of vector-boson production with heavy quarks at the LHC: the case of Z+b jet

TL;DR

This paper reviews the current theoretical predictions for Z-boson production with b jets at the LHC, focusing on the impact of NLO QCD+EW corrections and finite b-quark mass effects.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of NLO QCD+EW corrections and finite b-quark mass effects on Z+b jet production predictions at the LHC.

Findings

NLO QCD+EW corrections significantly affect Z+b jet cross sections.

Finite b-quark mass effects are relevant for precise theoretical predictions.

Theoretical uncertainties are discussed in the context of current LHC measurements.

Abstract

After a brief introduction to the state of the art of theoretical predictions for electroweak vector-boson production with both top and bottom quarks at the LHC, we review the case of Z-boson production with b jets, and discuss the impact of NLO QCD+EW corrections and finite b-quark mass effects on the theoretical prediction for Z+b jet production.