Particle Identification at Future Colliders

Abstract

Particle identification (PID) remains a key ingredient of the physics programmes of future collider experiments. While traditional collider detectors rely on calorimetry, tracking and muon systems for particle classification, the identification of charged hadrons requires dedicated measurements of particle velocity through Cherenkov radiation, ionisation or time-of-flight techniques. Future facilities such as FCC-ee and the Electron-Ion Collider place demanding requirements on momentum coverage, detector integration and material budget, motivating the development of novel PID concepts. This contribution reviews several approaches currently under investigation, including compact Ring-Imaging Cherenkov detectors, cluster-counting drift chambers, timing-enhanced Cherenkov detectors and precision timing systems based on advanced silicon sensors. The role of emerging photodetector technologies and radiation-tolerance considerations for future collider environments is also discussed. This contribution summarises the main topics presented in the invited LHCP 2026 talk and focuses on selected representative examples rather than a comprehensive review of the field.

12 pages, 5 figures, contribution to the proceedings of LHCP 2026