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Removing negative weights from LHC pair production simulations
Yuxiao Che, Rikkert Frederix
May 21, 2026
Simulating ZZ pair production at the LHC generates annoying negative weights in Monte Carlo events that slow down analyses. The MAcNLOPS method removes these by vetoing certain shower emissions, reducing the fraction of negative weights without slowing computation. Tests show the approach reproduces standard predictions across all observable types except in an unimportant low-energy region.
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