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arxiv:2503.00118

Novel |V_{cb}| extraction method via boosted bc-tagging with in-situ calibration

Published on Feb 28, 2025
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Abstract

We present a novel method for measuring |V_{cb}| at the LHC using an advanced boosted-jet tagger to identify "bc signatures". By associating boosted W rightarrow bc signals with bc-matched jets from top-quark decays, we enable an in-situ calibration of the tagger. This approach significantly suppresses backgrounds while reducing uncertainties in flavor tagging efficiencies -- key to improving measurement precision. Our study is enabled by the development of realistic, AI-based large- and small-radius taggers, Sophon and the newly introduced SophonAK4, validated to match ATLAS and CMS's state-of-the-art taggers. The method complements the conventional small radius jet approach and enables a ~30% improvement in |V_{cb}| precision under HL-LHC projections. As a byproduct, it enhances H^{pm} rightarrow bc search sensitivity by a factor of 2--5 over the recent ATLAS result based on Run 2 data. Our work offers a new perspective for the precision |V_{cb}| measurement and highlights the potential of using advanced tagging models to probe unexplored boosted regimes at the LHC.

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