VH Leptonic Analysis in the H to WW decay mode with full Run-2 Data

ORAL

Abstract

Presented are the results of a study of the production of a Higgs boson in association with a vector boson, in the H$\rightarrow$ WW decay mode, using full Run 2 data collected at the LHC by CMS in pp collisions at $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV. Included in the results are two new VH, H$\rightarrow$WW channels that were not previously included, the WHSS 2$\ell$ (WH same sign, 2-lepton) and ZH3$\ell$ channels. The recurring channels, ZH4$\ell$ and WH3$\ell$, use updated analysis methods and feature improved results from the previously published H$\rightarrow$WW analysis. While all VH leptonic channels will be discussed, special emphasis will be given to the WH SS 2-lepton channel in the scope of the full analysis. Combination and STXS measurements were also performed for the VH leptonic analysis and will be discussed.

Authors

  • Sarah Freed

    Rice Univ