Observability of bbZ events at CMS as a benchmark for MSSM bbH search

The Z boson production in association with two b quarks is studied as a benchmark for MSSM b-barbH production with H → ττ decay in CMS. An analysis using Z bosons in real data can be used to test the methods and techniques needed for reconstructing the Higgs boson. The b-barbZ measured from data can be used to verify the theoretical predictions for the cross section, and Z boson and b quark transverse momentum distributions. Understanding the b-barbZ production at LHC helps us to understand and better trust the predictions for the associated Higgs bosons production. (research note from collaboration)