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$m_c$ (and $m_b$) from lattice QCD

High Energy Physics - Lattice 2021-12-21 v2 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

Abstract

Quark mass determinations based on lattice QCD simulations have continued to make strides in recent years. Here I review that progress with a focus on developments computing the charm (and bottom) quark masses since the 2015 edition of CHARM. These advances have resulted in groups now quoting (sub-)percent-level precision for these quantities, and, importantly, using a variety of techniques subject to differing systematic uncertainties. Improvements to quantify the effects of QED are also now being included. I will highlight three of the strategies being used to determine mcm_c at this level of precision.

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@article{arxiv.2110.15090,
  title  = {$m_c$ (and $m_b$) from lattice QCD},
  author = {Andrew T. Lytle},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2110.15090},
  year   = {2021}
}

Comments

Contribution to the Proceedings for 10th International Workshop on Charm Physics (CHARM 2020), May 31-June 5 2021, Mexico City, Mexico. 11 pages, 5 figures. v2: Updated acknowledgements

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