Measuring the Higgs boson self-coupling at the LHC using ratios of cross sections

Sep 15, 2013

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Abstract: (arXiv)
We consider the ratio between the double and single Higgs production cross sections and examine the prospect of measuring the trilinear Higgs self-coupling using this observable. Such a ratio has a reduced theoretical (scale) uncertainty than the double Higgs cross section. We find that with 600/fb, the 14 TeV LHC can constraint the trilinear Higgs self coupling to be positive, and with 3000/fb one could measure it with a +30 % {-20 %}) accuracy.
Note:
  • 4 pages, 2 figures, to appear in the proceedings of the 25th "Rencontres de Blois", Blois, France, May 27-31, 2013
  • cross section: ratio
  • CERN LHC Coll
  • Higgs particle: coupling
  • p p: inclusive reaction
  • Higgs particle: single production
  • Higgs particle: pair production