The top quark charge asymmetry in tbar{t}γ production at the LHC
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We consider the top quark charge asymmetry in the process $pp \to t\bar{t}+\gamma$ at the 13 TeV LHC. The genuine tree level asymmetry in the $q\bar{q}$ channel is large with about -12%. However, the symmetric $gg$ channel, photon radiation off top quark decay products, and higher order corrections wash out the asymmetry and obscure its observability. In this work, we investigate these effects at next-to-leading order QCD and check the robustness of theoretical predictions. We find a sizable perturbative correction and discuss its origins and implications. We also study dedicated cuts for enhancing the asymmetry and show that a measurement is possible with an integrated luminosity of 150 fb$^{-1}$.
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Inclusive and differential measurements of the $\mathrm{t\bar{t}}\gamma$ cross section and the $\mathrm{t\bar{t}}\gamma$ / $\mathrm{t\bar{t}}$ cross section ratio in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV
CMS reports fiducial and differential ttγ cross sections plus ttγ/tt ratios at 13 TeV that agree with Standard Model expectations within uncertainties.
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