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Jets
Data Plots Inclusive Jet Production using the MidPoint Jet Algorithm
MidPoint Inclusive Jet Production Cross Section based on 1.04 fb^-1 of CDF Run II Data. March 2006

PRL submit (385pb^-1)

Data Plots Inclusive Jet Production using the Kt algorithm
We present preliminary results on inclusive jet production using the longitudinally invariant Kt algorithm (Ellis-Soper inclusive mode) for jets in the region 0.1 < |Y| < 0.7 and P_T > 54 GeV/c. Results are based on 385 pb^-1 of CDF II data. Measurements are corrected to the hadron level and compared to pQCD NLO calculations as implemented in JETRAD including parton-to-hadron corrections. April 2005
PRL submit
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Data Plots Inclusive Jet Production in the Forward Region using the Kt algorithm
We present a study of the inclusive jet production cross section using the longitudinally invariant K_T algorithm (Ellis-Soper inclusive mode) for jets with P_T = 54 GeV/c in four different jet rapidity regions: |Y| < 0.1, 0.7 < |Y| < 1.1, 1.1 < |Y| < 1.6 and 1.6 < |Y| < 2.1. Results are based on 385 pb^-1 of CDF Run II data and complement previous measurements in the region 0.1 < |Y| < 0.7. Measurements are fully unfolded to the hadron level. The data is compared to pQCD NLO calculations as determined using JETRAD. The theoretical predictions are corrected for underlying event and hadronization. August 2005 Look for new results soon!
Data Plots Jet Shapes and Energy-Flows
This analysis presents first preliminary results on jet shapes and energy flows in inclusive dijet production based on 170 pb^-1 of Run II data. Jets are searched for using the midpoint algorithm with radius R = 0.7. Jet shapes are determined using calorimeter towers and corrected to the hadron level. The measurements are compared to leading-order QCD Monte Carlo predictions. April 2004
PRD 71, 112002 (2005)
Data 
Plots W+jets
W+jets differential cross section with 320pb^-1: We measure the differential cross section for W production in association with at least n jets as a function of jet E_T, jet-jet delta R, and jet-jet invariant mass. February 2006
Dijet mass
Search for the W/Z Hadronic Decays in Photon Events Search for the W/Z Hadronic Decays in Photon Events June 2005
Heavy Flavor Jets
Data Plots Inclusive b-jet Production
Results for the measurement of the inclusive b-jet cross section in RunII, based on 300 pb^-1 of good run data collected from February 2002 to September 2004, are presented. The analysis is performed on jets within the central rapidity region (|y|<0.7); jets are reconstructed using the MidPoint cone-based algorithm, in a Pt range of 38 GeV to 400 GeV/c (corrected transverse momentum) and exploits the good tracking capabilities of the CDF detector to tag b-jets by reconstructing secondary vertex with the SecVtx algorithm. A preliminary comparison with Next-to-Leading Order prediction is also presented. April 2005 (NLO comparison Sept 2005)
Data Plots b-bbar Dijet Production
We measure the inclusive bb jet production cross section by requiring two secondary vertex tagged jets within |eta|< 1.2. One of these tagged jets has to have a corrected transverse energy greater than 30 GeV, the other has to have a corrected transverse energy greater than 20 GeV. We use the 2D SECVTX algorithm to tag heavy flavour jets and use a fitting technique to determine the fraction of these that are true b-jets. We compare our results to Leading Order (Pythia and Herwig) and Next to Leading Order (MC@NLO) predictions. April 2005
Data Plots Z + b-jets
Preliminary results are presented of the the single inclusive bottom jet cross section for events containg a Z boson. The jets must have a transverse energy E_T > 20 GeV and pseudoradity |eta | < 1.5. Jets are measured with a cone algorithm with cone size 0.7. Events are selected for the decay channels Z -> e+e- and Z -> mu+mu-. Jets containing a b hadron are indentified by reconstructing a secondary vertex. The measurement is based on 337 pb^-1 for the e decay channel and 324 pb^-1 for the mu decay channel. The data are unfolded to the hadron level and compared to predictions from PYTHIA and NLO QCD September 2005
Data Plots Photon + Heavy Quark Production
We measure the photon + b and photon + c cross-sections. We present cross-sections both as a function of photon Et, in order to test QCD predictions at different energy scales, and for all photons with an Et exceeding 25 GeV to gain maximal statistical sensitivity to deviations that could signal new physics production. Results are compared to and found to be consistent with Pythia LO predictions. We find no evidence so far of new physics production. November 2003
public note
Photons
Data Plots Diphoton Production
Analysis of Diphoton Production using 207 pb^-1 of Run II data August 2004
PRL 95, 022003 (2005)
Underlying Event, Fragmentation Studies
Data 
Plots Jet Evolution and the "Underlying Event"
The behavior of the "underlying event" in hard scattering proton-antiproton collisions at 1.96 TeV is studied and compared with PYTHIA Tune A and with the CDF published Run 1 analysis. The "underlying event" is studied using both "charged particle jets" (as was done in our Run 1 analysis) and using "calorimeter jets". As expected the properties of the "underlying event" are the same for both the "charged particle jet" and the "calorimeter jet" approach and both agree with the Run 1 analysis. April 2003
Data 
Plots Two-particle momentum correlations in jets
Presented are the measurements of two-particle momentum correlations in jets produced in p-pbar collisions at center of mass frame energy 1.96 TeV. Studies were performed for charged particles within a restricted opening angle of 0.5 rad around the jet axis and for dijet events with masses ranging from about 60 to 600 GeV. Comparison of the experimental results to the theoretical predictions obtained for partons within the framework of the resummed perturbative QCD (Next-to-leading Log Approximation) shows that the parton momentum correlations do survive the hadronization stage of jet fragmentation, thus giving further support to the hypothesis of Local Parton-Hadron Duality. October 2005
Diffraction and Exclusive Production
Data Plots Diffractive Dijet Production
The diffractive dijet events studied are characterized by the presence of two jets resulting from a hard scattering and a leading antiproton, which escapes the collision intact. Using Run II data and dedicated diffractive triggers, a measurement of the diffractive structure function of the antiproton and a study of Double Pomeron Exchange (DPE) event candidates are presented. March 2003 Look for new results soon!
Data Plots Exclusive e+e- and exclusive diphoton
We report on a search for exclusive e+e- and exclusive diphoton. Using Run II data collected in a dedicated trigger, 10 e+e- and 3 diphoton candidates were found. Backgrounds have not been estimated yet. Dec 2005 Look for new results soon!
Data 
Plots Dijet Production in Double Pomeron Exchange
Exclusive Dijet Production in Double Pomeron Exchange Production May 2003 Look for new results soon!
Data Plots Exclusive chi_c Production
Exclusive chi_c Production Analysis using Run II data September 2003

Last Updated February 2006