Impact of beam polarization at a future linear collider

Abstract

Beam polarization at e^+e^- linear colliders will be a powerful tool for high precision analyses. In this paper we summarize the polarization-related results for Higgs and electroweak physics, QCD, Supersymmetry and alternative theories beyond the Standard Model. Most studies were made for a planned linear collider operating in the energy range sqrt{s}= 500-800 GeV. In particular we work out the advantages of simultaneous polarization of the electron and positron beam.

Comments: 7 pages, 5 eps figures, Contribution to Snowmass 2001 Summer Study