A non-parametric peak finder algorithm and its application in searches   for new physics
  We have developed an algorithm for non-parametric fitting and extraction of statistically significant peaks in the presence of statistical and systematic uncertainties. Applications of this algorithm for analysis of high-energy collision data are discussed. In particular, we illustrate how to use this algorithm in general searches for new physics in invariant-mass spectra using pp Monte Carlo simulations. 
S.Chekanov and M.Erickson
physics.data-an hep-ph