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SABSPV - A Monte Carlo Integrator for Small-Angle Bhabha Scattering
SABSPV is a code designed to perform a theoretical evaluation of small-angle
Bhabha scattering cross sections by suitably matching fixed-order perturbative
calculations and structure-function techniques. The implementation of realistic
experimental triggering conditions is achieved by using Monte Carlo
integration.Comment: 12 pages, LaTeX, no figures, no macro
On Large-Angle Bhabha Scattering at LEP
The theoretical accuracy of the program TOPAZ0 in the large-angle Bhabha
channel is estimated. The physical error associated with the full Bhabha cross
section and its forward and backward components separately is given for some
event selections and several energy points of interest for LEP1 physics, both
for the and non- contributions to the cross section.Comment: 8 pages, LaTeX, six tables, no figure
ISR corrections to associated production at future Higgs factories
We evaluate the QED corrections due to initial state radiation (ISR) to
associated Higgs boson production in electron-positron () annihilation
at typical energies of interest for the measurement of the Higgs properties at
future colliders, such as CEPC and FCC-ee. We apply the QED Structure
Function approach to the four-fermion production process , including both signal and background contributions. We
emphasize the relevance of the ISR corrections particularly near threshold and
show that finite third order collinear contributions are mandatory to meet the
expected experimental accuracy. We analyze in turn the r\^ole played by a full
four-fermion calculation and beam energy spread in precision calculations for
Higgs physics at future colliders.Comment: 11 pages, 3 figure
On the QED Radiator at Order
The leading logarithmic contribution to the QED
radiator in the additive form is considered. The effect of the correction on
two-fermion physics at LEP1 and LEP2 is evaluated and critically compared with
the one of next-to-leading corrections. A critical
comparison with existing estimates for the LEP1 energy range is also performed.
The leading logarithmic corrections turn out to be
relevant in view of the experimental precision already reached at LEP1 and
foreseen at LEP2.Comment: 10 pages, LaTeX, 3 .eps figures; added references, Comments and a
comparison, basic results unchanged; final version to appear in Phys. Lett.
Dimensional reduction of solvency contagion dynamics on financial networks
Study of the application of dimensional reduction methods to the propagation of credit shocks within an interbank network, modeled according to the DebtRank dynamics
Neutral current Drell-Yan with combined QCD and electroweak corrections in the POWHEG BOX
Following recent work on the combination of electroweak and strong radiative
corrections to single W-boson hadroproduction in the POWHEG BOX framework, we
generalize the above treatment to cover the neutral current Drell-Yan process.
According to the POWHEG method, we combine both the next-to-leading order (NLO)
electroweak and QED multiple photon corrections with the native NLO and Parton
Shower QCD contributions. We show comparisons with the predictions of the
electroweak generator HORACE, to validate the reliability and accuracy of the
approach. We also present phenomenological results obtained with the new tool
for physics studies at the LHC.Comment: 10 pages, 14 figures, 1 table. One new figure, some plots with
updated results, added text. Final version to appear in EPJ
The Top Quark and the Higgs Boson Mass from LEP SLC and CDF Data
The impact of the new experimental data from LEP, SLC and CDF on the top
quark mass and the Higgs boson mass is investigated. The determinations of
m_{top} and of an upper bound on m_{Higgs} are given, taking into account the
experimental error on the QED coupling constant \alpha_{em} and on the b-quark
mass m_b. The relevance of higher order theoretical uncertainties is pointed
out. briefly reviewed.Comment: Latex (6 Figures upon request, [email protected]
Higgs boson decay into four leptons at NLOPS electroweak accuracy
In view of precision studies of the Higgs sector at the Run II of the LHC,
the improvement of the accuracy of the theoretical prediction is becoming a
pressing issue. In this framework, we detail a calculation of the full
Next-to-Leading Order (NLO) electroweak corrections to Higgs boson decay into
four charged leptons, by considering the gold-plated channel H -> Z(*) Z(*) ->
2l 2l', l,l' = e, mu. We match the NLO corrections with a QED Parton Shower
(PS), in order to simulate exclusive multiple photon emission and provide novel
results at NLOPS electroweak accuracy. We compare our NLO predictions to those
of the program Prophecy4f and present NLOPS phenomenological results relevant
for Higgs physics studies, with particular attention to precision measurements
of the Higgs boson mass, spin-parity assignment and tests of the Standard
Model. Our calculation is implemented in a new code, Hto4l, which can be easily
interfaced to any generator describing Higgs boson production. As an example,
we provide illustrative results for Higgs production and decay in the process
gg -> H -> 4l using POWHEG with NLOPS accuracy in the production mode.Comment: 27 pages, 2 tables, 9 figures. New numerical results and plots for
dressed leptons. Conclusions unchanged. Version to appear in JHE
FCC-ee: The Lepton Collider: Future Circular Collider Conceptual Design Report Volume 2
Overview of the research program of a future lepton collider
HE-LHC: The High-Energy Large Hadron Collider: Future Circular Collider Conceptual Design Report Volume 4
Overview of the research program of LHC at high energies
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