Direct and indirect searches for new physics in events with top quarks using LHC proton-proton collisions at the CMS detector

Objective

We look for new physics in events with top quarks using LHC proton-proton collisions at the CMS detector. A direct search for top quark partners in the form of vector-like quarks is performed, complemented by an indirect but model-independent search for new physics interacting with top quarks using precision top quark properties measurements. In order to enable these and similar analyses to continue at the future High Luminosity LHC, we study the performance of the upgraded track trigger for events with top quarks, including optimisation of reconstruction algorithms and working points.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › theoretical physics › particle physics › higgs boson
• social sciences › economics and business › economics › production economics
• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › artificial intelligence › computational intelligence
• natural sciences › physical sciences › theoretical physics › particle physics › quarks

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2016 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2016
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Address

Polaris House North Star Avenue
SN2 1FL Swindon
United Kingdom

Activity type

Research Organisations

EU contribution

€ 183 454,80