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Predictions for all processes e+e- → fermions + γ

  • Paul Scherrer Institute
  • Bielefeld University
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

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Abstract

The complete matrix elements for e+e- → 4f and e+e- → 4fγ are calculated in the Electroweak Standard Model for polarized massless fermions. The matrix elements for all final states are reduced to a few compact generic functions. Monte Carlo generators for e+e- → 4f and e+e- → 4fγ are constructed. We compare different treatments of the finite widths of the electroweak gauge bosons; in particular, we include a scheme with a complex gauge-boson mass that obeys all Ward identities. The detailed discussion of numerical results comprises integrated cross sections as well as photon-energy distributions for all different final states.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-65
Number of pages33
JournalNuclear Physics B
Volume560
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 1999

Keywords

  • Electromagnetic corrections
  • Four-fermion production
  • Gauge-boson production
  • Helicity amplitudes
  • Monte Carlo integration

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