Speaker
Graham Wilson
(University of Kansas (US))
Description
The International Linear Collider (ILC) project aims to build a linear electron-positron collider
capable of precision physics measurements at center-of-mass energies ranging from 91 GeV to 1 TeV
using polarized electrons and positrons. In this contribution an overview is presented of the potential
of such a machine to advance precision studies of electroweak physics with an emphasis on the
opportunities in W and Z physics. Prime targets are vastly improved measurements of the gauge-boson couplings,
complementary and robust precision measurements of the W mass in the few MeV range from data collected both
well above and close to the WW threshold, and a precision measurement of the left-right asymmetry of the Z.
In order to take advantage of the high statistics envisioned for ILC, particular attention to the control
of systematics associated with the understanding of the initial state experimental conditions is mandatory.
Experimental strategies for controlling systematics associated with the determination of
the center-of-mass energy, the beam polarization, the differential luminosity spectrum and the
absolute luminosity determination will be highlighted.
Related results from the Compact Linear Collider project will also be discussed where appropriate.
Submitted on behalf of the ILC physics and detector study.
Primary author
Graham Wilson
(University of Kansas (US))
