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Outline

Exotic Searches at the LHC

James Ferrando

University of Glasgow

Higgs Maxwell WorkshopRoyal Society of Edinburgh

13th Feb, 2013

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OutlineOutline

Introduction

Overview of Searches

Conclusion and Outlook

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Introduction

Exotics (non-SUSY) Searches are a large part of the LHCProgramme:

47 (46) ATLAS (CMS) PublicationsIf something new had been found you would already knowabout it!

Easy for a talk discussing this wide programme to become afashion parade of exotic models and searches

Here I will present what I consider to be the edited highlights

Prefer to focus on the final states explored, rather than themodels excluded

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Introduction

The ATLAS and CMSdetectors at the LHC:

precise calorimetry:

Hadronic jetselectrons

Precise tracking:

Muonsb-jet tagging

Excellent solid-anglecoverage:

EmissT

Versatile detectors forfinding new physics in avariety of final states

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Luminosities

The LHC has beenperforming excellently since2010:

∼ 35 pb−1 of 7 TeV ppcollisions/experiment2010

∼ 5 fb−1 of 7 TeV ppcoliisions/experiment2011

∼ 20 fb−1 of 8 TeV ppcoliisions/experiment2012

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Only one exotics publication (CMS) from 2012 data so far...

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Exploring TheUnknown

First go for thepotential earlydiscoveries:

large-cross-sectionprocessessimple final states

Then tougher targets:

smallercross-sectionscomplex signatures

Make sure to checkthe rest with:

model independentsearchesprecisionmeasurements

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dijetsl+ l−

Low HangingFruit

First, the low hanging fruit:

large cross section:

dijets

simple (clean) final states

l+l−

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dijetsl+ l−

lνDijets

ATLAS-CONF-2012-148 Search fornew physics in dijets13 fb−1 @ 8 TeV

Require two central jets|y | < 2.8

Reduce t-channel-like processes|y1,2| < 2.8, |y∗| < 0.6

|mjj | > 1000 GeV

Search for a bump in the mjj

spectrum

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dijetsl+ l−

lνDijets

limits set on excited quarkproduction

Furthermore model-independentlimits (assuming a Gaussiansignal) set

Application to set limits on NPmodels beyond those directlyconsidered is possible

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dijetsl+ l−

lνDijets

limits set on excited quarkproduction

Furthermore model-independentlimits (assuming a Gaussiansignal) set

Application to set limits on NPmodels beyond those directlyconsidered is possible

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dijetsl+ l−

lνl+l−

Another early search channel is l+l−:

Only 8 TeV Exotica publication(1212.6175) with 4 fb−1 by CMS

Select two high pT leptons

Search invariant mass spectrum

Set limits on models

ATLAS CONF note with 6 fb−1

also available(ATLAS-CONF-2012-129)

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dijetsl+ l−

lνl+l−

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dijetsl+ l−

lνl+l−

Usually slower to access: lν (EmissT )

CMS-PAS-EXO-12-010

Select a high-pT lepton

Require EmissT that balances plT

Search mT distribution forexcesses

e-channelµ-channel

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dijetsl+ l−

lνl+l−

Usually slower to access: lν (EmissT )

CMS-PAS-EXO-12-010

Select a high-pT lepton

Require EmissT that balances plT

Search mT distribution forexcesses

e-channelµ-channel

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dijetsl+ l−

lνl+l−

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Big GameHunting

As data sets become better understood, more challenging quarrycan be approached:

Final states with τs and bs

Complex multi-object final states

Processes with very small expected cross sections

Final states with boosted heavy objects

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

τ+τ−

arXiv:1210.6604search for resonant τ+τ−:

Use four channels:

τhτh (42%)τhµ (23%)τhe (23%)eµ (6%)

Opposite charge τ candidates

Require τs back to back intransverse plane

Use MT to discriminate signaland background

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

τ+τ−

arXiv:1210.6604search for resonant τ+τ−:

Use four channels:

τhτh (42%)τhµ (23%)τhe (23%)eµ (6%)

Opposite charge τ candidates

Require τs back to back intransverse plane

Use MT to discriminate signaland background

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ττ→(1000)Z’

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

τ+τ−

arXiv:1210.6604search for resonant τ+τ−:

Use four channels:

τhτh (42%)τhµ (23%)τhe (23%)eµ (6%)

Opposite charge τ candidates

Require τs back to back intransverse plane

Use MT to discriminate signaland background ) [GeV]

missTE,

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ττ→(1000)Z’

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

τ+τ−

arXiv:1210.6604search for resonant τ+τ−:

Use four channels:

τhτh (42%)τhµ (23%)τhe (23%)eµ (6%)

Opposite charge τ candidates

Require τs back to back intransverse plane

Use MT to discriminate signaland background ) [GeV]

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tt+jetsW

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τ+τ−

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σ 1±Expected

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SSMZ’

th. uncert.SSMZ’

Channels arecombined to set across-section ×BRlimit onZ ′ → τ+τ−

SSM Z ′ used as abenchmark

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

t + X ,X → td

Example of a complex final state:top-associated new physics

Search for:pp → tX ,X → t+jet

looking for a top+jet resonance

Several proposed models likethis to account for largeTevaton AFB

Search focusses on W ′-likeparticles:

Color singlet tW ′,W ′ → t̄dDi-quark color triplett̄φ, φ→ tu

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

t + X ,X → td

arXiv:1209.6593Strategy:

Select tt̄ l+jets events in thestandard way

require an extra jet

Assign jets to top quarks usinga kinematic likelihood fitter

Exploit charge-asymmetry in NPproduction by looking at mtj vsmt̄j

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t + X ,X → td

arXiv:1209.6593Strategy:

Select tt̄ l+jets events in thestandard way

require an extra jet

Assign jets to top quarks usinga kinematic likelihood fitter

Exploit charge-asymmetry in NPproduction by looking at mtj vsmt̄j

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t + X ,X → td

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

t + X ,X → td

Limits on cross-section×BR and also on allowed coupling (gR):

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Boosted Objects

When pushing to higher energies, new factors come into play:

Low Energy tops

t → bW ,W → qq′ gives threedistinct “jets”:

High Energy tops

top decay system is highly boostedand reconstructed as only one jet:

Need new techniques to identify these boosted objects

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Z ′ → tt̄

An ideal test case is a search for high-mass particles decaying to tt̄:

Use the l+jets topology

lepton and EmissT cuts ensure sample is quite pure

Can search for new physics

can verify that jet substructure variables are well described

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Z ′ → tt̄

ATLAS-CONF-2012-136

Search strategy adopted by ATLAS,combines two selections:

ResolvedleptonEmissT

≥ 3 jets≥ 1 b-jet

Boosted:leptonEmissT

≥ 1 large-R jet with pT > 350GeV and large jet-mass≥ 1 b-jet

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Z ′ → tt̄

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Z ′ → tt̄

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τ searchesComplex Final StatesBoosted Objects

Z ′ → tt̄

(ATLAS limit on a TC2 Z ′ compared to CMS fromarXiv:1209:4397 - both experiments can perform this kind ofsearch)

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New PhysicsTrawling

As well as relatively dedicated searches, there is an increasing trendtowards producing results that are more widely applicable:

Fiducial cross section limits

Limits associated with parametrised efficiency

Global searches for any discrepancies

These offer the chance to catch new physics that we hadn’tthought of and they give others the potential to test new modelsagaianst existing searches.

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l+l+

Many, many models predict signatures with same-sign leptons inthe final state, but

There’s probably no (insert model here)

So let’s stop over-optimising and enjoy setting fiducialcross-section limits

arXiv:1210.4358

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l+l+

Select events with like-signlepton pairs ee,µµ.eµ

in ee channel exclude masswindow around Z (largecharge-flip background there)

No requirement on EmissT

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l+l+

Evaluate efficiency infiducial region usingseveral models:

SS topH±±

WR → lNR

b′b′ →WtWt

Use most conservativechoice for fiducial limit

Alternative approach for 3lepton search in:arXiv:1211.6312:

σvis sections providedParametrised leptonefficiencies also given

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GeneralSearch

Making sure we don’t miss anything big: ATLAS-CONF-2012-107

Define physics objects:

electrons: pT > 25 GeV ,|η| < 2.47

muons : pT > 20 GeV ,|η| < 2.4

jets : pT > 50 GeV , |η| < 4.9

b-jets : b-tagged jet

photons : pT > 40 GeV ,|η| < 2.37

neutrinos : EmissT > 130 GeV

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jetγm-jet resonance, γExcited quarks :

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jjντjj, ττ=1) : kin. vars. in βScalar LQ pair (jjνµjj, µµ=1) : kin. vars. in βScalar LQ pair (jjν=1) : kin. vars. in eejj, eβScalar LQ pair (µT,e/mW* : tb

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pΣ=3) : leptons + jets, DM /THMADD BH (ch. part.N=3) : SS dimuon, DM /THMADD BH (

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/ llγγmRS1 : diphoton & dilepton, llm ED : dilepton, 2/Z1S

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Scalar resonance mass1.86 TeV , 7 TeV [1210.1718]-1=4.8 fbL

massL±±H375 GeV , 7 TeV [1210.5070]-1=4.7 fbL

)µµ mass (limit at 398 GeV for L±±H409 GeV , 7 TeV [1210.5070]-1=4.7 fbL

(N) < 1.4 TeV)m mass (RW2.4 TeV , 7 TeV [1203.5420]-1=2.1 fbL

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= m(l*))Λl* mass (2.2 TeV , 8 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-146]-1=13.0 fbL

q* mass3.84 TeV , 8 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-148]-1=13.0 fbL

q* mass2.46 TeV , 7 TeV [1112.3580]-1=2.1 fbL

)Q/mν = qQκVLQ mass (charge 2/3, coupling 1.08 TeV , 7 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-137]-1=4.6 fbL

)Q/mν = qQκVLQ mass (charge -1/3, coupling 1.12 TeV , 7 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-137]-1=4.6 fbL

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(AmT mass (483 GeV , 7 TeV [1209.4186]-1=4.7 fbL

b' mass400 GeV , 7 TeV [1204.1265]-1=2.0 fbL

) mass5/3

b' (T670 GeV , 7 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-130]-1=4.7 fbL

t' mass656 GeV , 7 TeV [1210.5468]-1=4.7 fbL

gen. LQ massrd3538 GeV , 7 TeV [Preliminary]-1=4.7 fbL

gen. LQ massnd2685 GeV , 7 TeV [1203.3172]-1=1.0 fbL

gen. LQ massst1660 GeV , 7 TeV [1112.4828]-1=1.0 fbL

W* mass2.42 TeV , 7 TeV [1209.4446]-1=4.7 fbL

W' mass1.13 TeV , 7 TeV [1205.1016]-1=1.0 fbL

W' mass430 GeV , 7 TeV [1209.6593]-1=4.7 fbL

W' mass2.55 TeV , 7 TeV [1209.4446]-1=4.7 fbL

Z' mass1.4 TeV , 7 TeV [1210.6604]-1=4.7 fbL

Z' mass2.49 TeV , 8 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-129]-1=5.9-6.1 fbL

Λ1.7 TeV , 7 TeV [1202.5520]-1=1.0 fbL

(constructive int.)Λ13.9 TeV , 7 TeV [1211.1150]-1=4.9-5.0 fbL

Λ7.8 TeV , 7 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-038]-1=4.8 fbL

=6)δ (DM4.11 TeV , 7 TeV [1210.1718]-1=4.7 fbL

=6)δ (DM1.5 TeV , 7 TeV [1204.4646]-1=1.0 fbL

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massKK

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= 0.1)PlM/kGraviton mass (1.23 TeV , 7 TeV [1208.2880]-1=4.7 fbL

= 0.1)PlM/kGraviton mass (845 GeV , 7 TeV [1203.0718]-1=1.0 fbL

= 0.1)PlM/kGraviton mass (2.23 TeV , 7 TeV [1210.8389]-1=4.7-5.0 fbL

-1 ~ RKKM4.71 TeV , 7 TeV [1209.2535]-1=4.9-5.0 fbL

-1Compact. scale R1.41 TeV , 7 TeV [ATLAS-CONF-2012-072]-1=4.8 fbL

=3, NLO)δ (HLZ SM4.18 TeV , 7 TeV [1211.1150]-1=4.7 fbL

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=2)δ (DM4.37 TeV , 7 TeV [1210.4491]-1=4.7 fbL

Only a selection of the available mass limits on new states or phenomena shown*

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ATLASPreliminary

ATLAS Exotics Searches* - 95% CL Lower Limits (Status: HCP 2012)

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IntroductionExotics at the LHCLow Hanging FruitBig Game Hunting

BSM TrawlingSummary

SummaryConclusion

Wide range of NPsignatures explored

Extremely strongconstraints on manybenchmark models

Still no sign of newphysics

Plenty to explore inthe 8 TeV data

Need to lookeverywhere, surprisescan always be lurkingwhere you weren’texpecting them...

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IntroductionExotics at the LHCLow Hanging FruitBig Game Hunting

BSM TrawlingSummary

Summary... and finally

Both Collaborations pushing hard for new and updated results inthe next few weeks!

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Bonus features!

Extra slides and goodies follow...

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Heavy Quark Searches

Are Heavy quark searches in trouble?

yes - for the bog-standard chiral 4th generationno - for Vector-like quarks

Future of such searches is to explore the parameter space forVLQs

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Vector-LikeQuarks

Vector-like quarks are not your daddy’s quarks1:

Charges allowed−4/3,−1/3, 2/3, 5/3

both chiralities have the sametransformation properties underthe electroweak group

Don’t have Yukawa couplings toHiggs Bosons

Can decay to qW , qZ , qH

motivated by e.g.extra-dimension models,composite Higgs

“As good (or bad) a model as a sequential 4th generation”1See e.g. arXiv:0907:3155

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New HeavyQuarks

Still important parameter space to explore:2

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New HeavyQuarks

Still important parameter space to explore:3

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New Heavy Quarks

first generic heavy quark search form ATLAS arXiv:1210.5468:

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