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We describe an algorithm for improving subsequent parton shower emissions by full SU(3) color correlations in the framework of a dipole-type shower. As a proof of concept, we present results from the first implementation of such an algorithm for a final state shower. The corrections are found to be small for event shapes and jet rates but can be more significant for tailored observables.
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Plätzer, S., Sjödahl, M. Subleading Nc improved parton showers. J. High Energ. Phys. 2012, 42 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP07(2012)042
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