Effective Field Theory Analysis of New Physics in e+e- -> W+W- at a Linear Collider

Abstract

We analyze new physics contributions to $e^{+}{e}^{-}\to W^{+}{W}^{-}$ at the TeV energy scale, employing an effective field theory framework. A complete basis of next-to-leading order operators in the standard model effective Lagrangian is used, both for the nonlinear and the linear realization of the electroweak sector. The elimination of redundant operators via equations-of-motion constraints is discussed in detail. Polarized cross sections for $e^{+}{e}^{-}\to W^{+}{W}^{-}$ (on-shell) are computed and the corrections to the standard model results are given in an expansion for large $s/M_W^2$. The dominant relative corrections grow with $s$ and can be fully expressed in terms of modified gauge-fermion couplings. These corrections are interpreted in the context of the Goldstone boson equivalence theorem. Explicit new physics models are considered to illustrate the generation and the potential size of the coefficients in the effective Lagrangian. Brief comments are made on the production of $W^{+}{W}^{-}$ pairs at the LHC.

32 pages, 5 figures

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