== W and H+ polarizations in top decays == 1. Generate $e^+e^- \to t \bar t$ at threshold and force the tops to decay leptonically (to $e$ or $\mu$). a. Compare the charged and neutral lepton $p_T$ (or energy) distributions with those shown in the MC lectures. a. Explain why the neutrinos tend to have higher $p_T$ than the charged leptons. a. How would things change if the decay went via $t\to b H^+$ with $m_{H^+}=m_W$? Check by using the 2HDM (Use the on-line calculator to get a consistent set of parameters for the 2HDM). 1. As the previous exercise, but in $pp \to t\bar t$ at the LHC. -- Main.FabioMaltoni - 06 Dec 2008