$2\gamma$ and $3\gamma$ annihilation as calibration processes for high energy $e^{+}{e}^{-}$ colliders

Abstract

Born differential cross sections and the lowest-order radiative correction to them are obtained in the kinematics of large-angle final photons emission in high-energy electron-positron annihilation processes. Taking into account possible emission of real soft and hard photons in collinear kinematics we show the validity of the Drell-Yan form of differential cross section with the nonsinglet structure functions of initial leptons. The leading and next-to leading contribution to the cross sections is obtained. The relevant numerical estimations are presented.

Comments: 9 pages, 1 figure