$gg \to ZH$: Updated predictions at NLO QCD
Abstract
We present state-of-the-art predictions for the inclusive cross section of gluon-initiated ZH Z H production, following the recommendations of the LHC Higgs Working Group. In particular, we include NLO QCD corrections, where the virtual corrections are obtained from the combination of a forward expansion and a high-energy expansion, and the real corrections are exact. The expanded results for the virtual corrections are compared in detail to full numerical results. The updated predictions show a reduction of the scale uncertainties to the level of 15%, and they include an estimate of the top-mass-scheme uncertainty.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- SciPost Physics Community Reports
- Publisher
- Stichting SciPost
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026
- Language
- EN