Belyaev, Alexander, Sanz, Verónica and Thomas, Marc (2016) Towards model-independent exclusion of Light Stops. Journal of High Energy Physics, 2016 (1). a102. ISSN 1029-8479

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Abstract

Understanding the extent to which experimental searches are sensitive to Light Stops (LST) scenarios is essential to resolve questions about naturalness, electroweak baryo-genesis and Dark Matter. In this paper we characterize the reach on LST scenarios in two ways. We extend experimental searches to cover specific gaps in the LST parameter space, showing for the first time that assuming a single decay channel one can exclude the region of mt~<mtop, which in its turn excludes electroweak baryogenesis in MSSM. Also, we explore the extent to which searches are weakened in a more generic scenario when more than one decay channel takes place, even after their combination. This study highlights the need for a more comprehensive exploration of the LST parameter space.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences > Physics and Astronomy
Research Centres and Groups:	Theoretical Particle Physics Research Group
Subjects:	Q Science > QC Physics
Depositing User:	Billy Wichaidit
Date Deposited:	27 Jul 2017 10:42
Last Modified:	27 Jul 2017 10:50
URI:	http://srodev.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/69486

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