Searching for Doublet Vectorlike Leptons Using the ATLAS Particle Detector

Authors

Brynn Keller, Macalester CollegeFollow

Abstract

Vectorlike leptons are a simple extension of the standard model, akin to a fourth family of leptons. This paper describes aspects of the preparation for a search for VLLs at an ATLAS particle collider. During this research, signal and control regions were determined with use of a Monte Carlo simulation in order to best estimate where to measure different kinds of background and where to search for a potential signal. These signal and control regions were optimized with respect to MET, LT, and number of light and heavy leptons with a goal of a 95\% confidence limit.

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Recommended Citation

Keller, Brynn (2020) "Searching for Doublet Vectorlike Leptons Using the ATLAS Particle Detector," Macalester Journal of Physics and Astronomy: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/mjpa/vol8/iss1/9