Probing Supersymmetry using Event Shape variables at 8 TeV LHC

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We have revisited the prospects of Supersymmetry(SUSY) searches at the LHC with 7 TeV energy along with the prediction of the discovery potential at 8 TeV energy assuming an integrated luminosity 5 $fb ^{-1}$ and 20 $\invfb$ with mSUGRA/CMSSM as a model framework.

• We discuss further optimization of our selection strategy which is based on the hadronic event shape variables.
• Evaluating the standard model backgrounds and signal rates in detail we predict the discovery reach in the $m_0 - m_{1/2}$ plane for 7 TeV with 5$\invfb$ luminosity.
• We also present the discovery reach for 8 TeV energy with an integrated luminosity 5$\invfb$ and 20 $\invfb$.