Measuring the t(t)over-barh coupling from same-sign dilepton+2b measurements

We evaluate the potential of a dedicated search for t (t) over barh production in the SSDL + 2b channel. Such a measurement provides direct access to the top Yukawa coupling, since the sensitivity is not convolved with the loop-level h gamma gamma as is the case for present t (t) over barh searches. Furthermore, susceptibility to uncertainties in the Higgs width can be reduced by considering a ratio of SSDL + 2b rates with those of the performed Wh -> WWW* measurement. The SSDL channel can therefore rely primarily on the already well-measured h -> WW* decay. This feasibility study required the development of a new calculation method for fake leptons, which constitute the dominant background to our search. Combining measurements from LHC7, LHC8, and in the future LHC14 for the Higgs coupling fit would help resolve any remaining ambiguity between the top Yukawa coupling and a beyond standard model contribution to the hgg coupling.