xFitter Updates: Probing Z Boson Couplings with Forward-Backward Asymmetry

Abstract

We present recent updates in the xFitter software framework for global fits of parton distribution functions in high-energy physics. Our focus is on investigating the sensitivity to Z boson couplings using the forward-backward asymmetry in Drell-Yan production. By utilizing an effective approach and simulated data, we assess the accuracy of these couplings, specifically considering the full LHC data sample. Furthermore, we compare our results with predictions for future colliders, providing insights into their potential impact on understanding Z boson interactions.

Comments: 6 pages, 4 figures, contribution to the XXXI International Workshop on Deep Inelastic Scattering and Related Subjects (DIS2024)