Abstract
We consider the role of the charm mass in PDF fits. We explain why recent determinations of the MS¯ running mass from fits to inclusive charm production data may be unreliable. We explain how the use of the pole mass, with a charm PDF determined empirically, can reduce PDF uncertainties at LHC from charm threshold effects, and thereby lead to more reliable predictions.
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