A closer look at post-decay $t\bar{t}$ entanglement

Abstract

Top pair production is ideally suited to observe post-decay entanglement, thus providing a novel test of quantum mechanics. We provide top polarised decay amplitudes that can be used to compute semi-analytical predictions and, in particular, to better understand {\em why} the post-decay entanglement arises. We obtain predictions for the LHC, identifying general phase space regions where experimental measurements of $tW$ entanglement are feasible. We also give predictions for polarised $e^{+}{e}^{-}$ collisions, focusing on the possibility that the post-decay $tW$ entanglement is larger than the $t\bar{t}$ one.

Comments: LaTeX 17 pages. Final version to appear in PRD