Probing Nonstandard Standard Model Backgrounds with LHC Monojets

Details Probing Nonstandard Standard Model Backgrounds with LHC Monojets Probing Nonstandard Standard Model Backgrounds with LHC Monojets

2011-11-22

arxiv.org/abs/1111.5331v2

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High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

9 pages, a few figures; references added, presentation tweaked, results unchanged

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Monojet events at colliders have been used to probe models of dark matter and extra dimensions. We point out that these events also probe extensions of the Standard Model modifying neutrino-quark interactions. Such nonstandard interactions (NSI) have been discussed in connection with neutrino oscillation experiments. Assuming first that NSI remain contact at LHC energies, we derive stringent bounds that approach the levels suggested by the Boron-8 solar data. We next explore the possibility that the mediators of the NSI can be produced at colliders. The constraints are found to be strongest for mediator masses in the 10^2-10^3 GeV range, with the best bounds above ~ 200 GeV coming from ATLAS and below from CDF. For mediators with masses below 30 GeV the monojet bounds are weaker than in the contact limit. These results also directly apply to light dark matter searches. Lastly, we discuss how neutrino NSI can be distinguished from dark matter or Kaluza-Klein states with charged lepton searches.

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