Search for Anomalous Production of $\gamma$ + Jets + $\not\!\!{E_{T}}$

ORAL

Abstract

Many new physics models predict mechanisms that could produce a $\gamma$ and jets signature. We search in the $\gamma$ + jets and $\gamma$ + jets + $\not\!\!{E_{T}}$ channels, independent of any model, for new physics using 2~fb$^{-1}$ of CDF Run II data collected at the Fermilab Tevatron from $p\bar{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 1.96$ TeV. A variety of techniques are applied to estimate the standard model expectation and non-collision backgrounds. We examine several kinematic distributions including $\not\!\!{E_{T}}$, $\Sigma E_T$, and invariant mass for discrepancies with respect to the standard model.

Authors

  • Samantha Hewamanage

    Baylor University

  • Jay Dittman

    Baylor University

  • Nils Krumnack

    Baylor University

  • Raymond Culbertson

    Fermilab

  • Sasha Pronko

    Fermilab