Handbook of LHC Higgs Cross Sections: 4. Deciphering the Nature of the Higgs Sector | HiggsTools

arxiv ref:

1610.07922

Title:

Handbook of LHC Higgs Cross Sections: 4. Deciphering the Nature of the Higgs Sector

Authors:

The LHC Higgs Cross Section Working Group

Node:

ESRs:

Supervisor:

Work Packages:

WP2: Predictions and simulations of signal and background

WP1: Interpretation of Data

Milestones:

M1.2.1 Extraction of constraints on Higgs couplings from fits to all available data; discussion of model dependence

M1.2.2 Extraction of information on Higgs spin and CP properties

M1.3.1 Constraints on physics beyond the SM, distinction between different models

M1.4.1 Review of the current state and future directions in Higgs boson physics

M2.1.1 Specialised codes for the SM-like Higgs boson scenario

M2.1.2 Better control of theoretical uncertainties for the SM-like Higgs boson scenario

M2.2.1 Precision calculations for vector boson scattering

M2.2.3 Standardised description for non-standard Higgs boson interactions

M2.2.4 Interpretation of experimental data in the light of M2.2.3

M2.3.1 Validation of key Higgs background processes and evaluation of uncertainties derived from extrapolating them to signal regions

M2.3.2 Better control of theoretical uncertainties

M2.3.3 Specialised codes for low multiplicity background processes

M3.1.1 Tools for boosted objects & fat jets

M3.1.2 Fast simulation and reconstruction tools for the LHC

M3.3.3 Improved PDFs using LHC data