The first direct, model-independent measurement is presented of the modulus of the Cabibbo–Kobayashi–Maskawa (CKM) matrix elements |η|Vtb, |η|Vtd, and |η|Vts, in final states enriched in single top quark t-channel events. The analysis uses proton-proton collision data from the LHC, collected during 2016 by the CMS experiment, at a centre-of-mass energy of 13 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 35.9 fb−1. Processes directly sensitive to these matrix elements are considered at both the production and decay vertices of the top quark. In the standard model hypothesis of CKM unitarity, a lower limit of |η|Vtb>0.970 is measured at the 95% confidence level. Several theories beyond the standard model are considered, and by releasing all constraints among the involved parameters, the values |η|Vtb=0.988±0.024, and |η|Vtd2+|η|Vts2=0.06±0.06, where the uncertainties include both statistical and systematic components, are measured.

Measurement of CKM matrix elements in single top quark t-channel production in proton-proton collisions at s=13 TeV / Sirunyan, A.M., Tumasyan, A., Adam, W., Ambrogi, F., Bergauer, T., Dragicevic, M., Ero, J., Escalante Del Valle, A., Flechl, M., Fruhwirth, R., Jeitler, M., Krammer, N., Kratschmer, I., Liko, D., Madlener, T., Mikulec, I., Rad, N., Schieck, J., Schofbeck, R., Spanring, M., et al.. - In: PHYSICS LETTERS. SECTION B. - ISSN 0370-2693. - 808:(2020), p. 135609. [10.1016/j.physletb.2020.135609]

Measurement of CKM matrix elements in single top quark t-channel production in proton-proton collisions at s=13 TeV

Del Re D.;Longo E.;Organtini G.;Paramatti R.;Quaranta C.;Rahatlou S.;Santanastasio F.;Tramontano R.;
2020

Abstract

The first direct, model-independent measurement is presented of the modulus of the Cabibbo–Kobayashi–Maskawa (CKM) matrix elements |η|Vtb, |η|Vtd, and |η|Vts, in final states enriched in single top quark t-channel events. The analysis uses proton-proton collision data from the LHC, collected during 2016 by the CMS experiment, at a centre-of-mass energy of 13 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 35.9 fb−1. Processes directly sensitive to these matrix elements are considered at both the production and decay vertices of the top quark. In the standard model hypothesis of CKM unitarity, a lower limit of |η|Vtb>0.970 is measured at the 95% confidence level. Several theories beyond the standard model are considered, and by releasing all constraints among the involved parameters, the values |η|Vtb=0.988±0.024, and |η|Vtd2+|η|Vts2=0.06±0.06, where the uncertainties include both statistical and systematic components, are measured.
2020
CKM matrix; CMS; Physics; Top quark
01 Pubblicazione su rivista::01a Articolo in rivista
Measurement of CKM matrix elements in single top quark t-channel production in proton-proton collisions at s=13 TeV / Sirunyan, A.M., Tumasyan, A., Adam, W., Ambrogi, F., Bergauer, T., Dragicevic, M., Ero, J., Escalante Del Valle, A., Flechl, M., Fruhwirth, R., Jeitler, M., Krammer, N., Kratschmer, I., Liko, D., Madlener, T., Mikulec, I., Rad, N., Schieck, J., Schofbeck, R., Spanring, M., et al.. - In: PHYSICS LETTERS. SECTION B. - ISSN 0370-2693. - 808:(2020), p. 135609. [10.1016/j.physletb.2020.135609]
File allegati a questo prodotto
File Dimensione Formato  
Sirunyan_Measurement of CKM_2020.pdf

accesso aperto

Tipologia: Versione editoriale (versione pubblicata con il layout dell'editore)
Licenza: Creative commons
Dimensione 1.51 MB
Formato Adobe PDF
1.51 MB Adobe PDF

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11573/1495579
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus 29
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? 20
social impact