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The research aims to predict the signal strength for H→μμ production under enhanced conditions in the high-p_T regime.

March 12, 2026Open Access

ECOF Prediction: Enhanced VBF H→μμ in High-pT Regime

Key Points

The research aims to predict the signal strength for H→μμ production under enhanced conditions in the high-p_T regime.
Utilized the Energy-Consciousness Observer Framework (ECOF) for theoretical predictions.
Focused on vector boson fusion (VBF) production in high transverse momentum scenarios.
Estimated signal strength μ_VBF and compared it to Standard Model expectations.
Predicted signal strength μ_VBF = 1.28 ± 0.18, indicating a 28% enhancement over Standard Model.
Establishes falsification criteria if μ is below 1.10 or if high-p_T/low-p_T ratio denotes unity.
Provides a critical calibration point for Run 3 LHC data analyses.

Abstract

Abstract The Energy-Consciousness Observer Framework (ECOF) predicts that deviations from Standard Model expectations scale with suppression factors and interference complexity. Vector Boson Fusion (VBF) production of H→μμ in the high transverse momentum regime (pT (μμ) > 60 GeV) combines production suppression, decay suppression, and enhanced interference topology. We predict a signal strength μVBF = 1. 28 ± 0. 18 in this kinematic regime, representing a 28% enhancement over Standard Model expectations. This prediction is testable with Run 3 LHC data and provides a critical calibration point between inclusive measurements and extreme production modes. The prediction is falsified if μ < 1. 10 or if the high-pT / low-pT ratio is consistent with unity. This timestamped prediction establishes priority before differential VBF H→μμ measurements are published

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