Exploring vector-like $B$-quark pair production at CLIC in fully hadronic final states
Abstract
We investigate the discovery potential of the Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) for a singlet vector-like bottom partner decaying via . Focusing on the fully hadronic final state , we reconstruct boosted top and candidates using large- Valencia jets, supplemented by a merging strategy for partially resolved decays. A systematic scan of the jet-radius parameter identifies as the optimal choice, balancing boosted-jet containment with jet multiplicity. Using a cut-based analysis optimized for the topology and an integrated luminosity of , CLIC can achieve sensitivity to . These results highlight CLIC's excellent capability to probe heavy vector-like quarks in high jet multiplicity environments, extending well beyond the reach of current hadron collider searches.
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@article{arxiv.2510.10237,
title = {Exploring vector-like $B$-quark pair production at CLIC in fully hadronic final states},
author = {Baoxia Wang and Shuo Yang and Pengxuan Zhu},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2510.10237},
year = {2026}
}
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14 pages, 3 figures, and 2 tables. Update to the published version