Standard Model Large-E_T Processes and Searches for New Physics at HERA

TL;DR

This paper reviews the calculations and Monte Carlo simulations of large transverse energy processes in electron-proton interactions at HERA, assessing their adequacy for searching for new physics phenomena.

Contribution

It provides an evaluation of existing standard model calculations and Monte Carlo tools for large-E_T processes at HERA, highlighting gaps and needs for exotic process searches.

Findings

Existing calculations cover many standard processes but have limitations.

Monte Carlo programs are generally adequate but require improvements for rare process detection.

Identifies areas where theoretical and computational tools need enhancement for new physics searches.

Abstract

Existing and missing calculations of standard model processes producing large transverse energy in electron-proton interactions at HERA are reviewed. The adequacy of the existing standard model Monte Carlo programs for generic searches of exotic processes is analyzed.