From jet algorithms to C-algebra. Measurement errors and regularization of cuts

Abstract

Error enhancement properties of data processing algorithms in elementary particle physics measurements are discussed. It is argued that a systematic use of continuous weights instead of hard cuts may reduce errors of the results at the cost of a marginal increase of computer resources needed.

Comments: 12 pp PS. Complements hep-ph/9601308. Useful Notes attached. 7.11.98: maintenance