# Search for heavy resonances decaying to tau lepton pairs in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV

## Abstract

A search for heavy resonances that decay to tau lepton pairs is performed using proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV. The data were collected with the CMS detector at the CERN LHC and correspond to an integrated luminosity of 2.2 $fb^{−1}$. The observations are in agreement with standard model predictions. An upper limit at 95% confidence level on the product of the production cross section and branching fraction into tau lepton pairs is calculated as a function of the resonance mass. For the sequential standard model, the presence of Z′ bosons decaying into tau lepton pairs is excluded for Z′ masses below 2.1 TeV, extending previous limits for this final state. For the topcolor-assisted technicolor model, which predicts Z′ bosons that preferentially couple to third-generation fermions, Z′ masses below 1.7 TeV are excluded, representing the most stringent limit to date.

## Abstract

A search for heavy resonances that decay to tau lepton pairs is performed using proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV. The data were collected with the CMS detector at the CERN LHC and correspond to an integrated luminosity of 2.2 $fb^{−1}$. The observations are in agreement with standard model predictions. An upper limit at 95% confidence level on the product of the production cross section and branching fraction into tau lepton pairs is calculated as a function of the resonance mass. For the sequential standard model, the presence of Z′ bosons decaying into tau lepton pairs is excluded for Z′ masses below 2.1 TeV, extending previous limits for this final state. For the topcolor-assisted technicolor model, which predicts Z′ bosons that preferentially couple to third-generation fermions, Z′ masses below 1.7 TeV are excluded, representing the most stringent limit to date.

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Item Type: Journal Article, refereed, original work 07 Faculty of Science > Physics Institute 530 Physics English 2017 15 Dec 2017 12:26 24 Sep 2019 22:50 Springer 1029-8479 Gold Publisher DOI. An embargo period may apply. https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP02(2017)048

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