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We study top-tagging from an analytical QCD perspective focussing on the role of two key steps therein: a step to find three-pronged substructure and a step that places constraints on radiation. For the former we use a recently introduced modification of Y-Splitter, known as Ym-Splitter, and for the latter we use the well-known N-subjettiness variable. We derive resummed results for this combination of variables for both signal jets and background jets, also including pre-grooming of the jet. Our results give new insight into the performance of top tagging tools in particular with regard to the role of the distinct steps involved.
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Dasgupta, M., Helliwell, J. Investigating top tagging with Ym-Splitter and N-subjettiness. J. High Energ. Phys. 2021, 92 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP10(2021)092
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