The HiggsTools Handbook: Concepts and observables for deciphering the Nature of the Higgs Sector

arxiv ref:

1711.09875

Title:

Authors:

M. Boggia, J. M. Cruz-Martinez, H. Frellesvig, N. Glover, R. Gomez-Ambrosio, G. Gonella, Y. Haddad, A. Ilnicka, S. Jones, Z. Kassabov, F. Krauss, T. Megy, D. Melini, D. Napoletano, G. Passarino, S. Patel, M. Rodriguez-Vazquez, T. Wolf

Node:

ESRs:

Supervisor:

Work Packages:

WP2: Predictions and simulations of signal and background

WP3: Tools

WP1: Interpretation of Data

Milestones:

M1.1.1 Extraction of model-independent results for cross sections times branching ratios in different Higgs search channels

M1.1.2 Extraction of model-independent results on the VV to VV cross section

M1.1.3 Extending the mass range and coupling range in different Higgs boson search channels

M1.2.1 Extraction of constraints on Higgs couplings from fits to all available data; discussion of model dependence

M1.2.2 Extraction of information on Higgs spin and CP properties

M1.3.1 Constraints on physics beyond the SM, distinction between different models

M1.4.1 Review of the current state and future directions in Higgs boson physics

M2.1.1 Specialised codes for the SM-like Higgs boson scenario

M2.1.2 Better control of theoretical uncertainties for the SM-like Higgs boson scenario

M2.2.1 Precision calculations for vector boson scattering

M2.2.2 Precision calculations of non-standard Higgs boson scenarios

M2.2.3 Standardised description for non-standard Higgs boson interactions

M2.2.4 Interpretation of experimental data in the light of M2.2.3

M2.3.1 Validation of key Higgs background processes and evaluation of uncertainties derived from extrapolating them to signal regions

M2.3.2 Better control of theoretical uncertainties

M2.3.3 Specialised codes for low multiplicity background processes