Abstract
An analysis of the three leptonic reactions e+e-→e+e-, μ+μ- and τ+τ- over a wide range of energy, {Mathematical expression} is presented. The data were obtained with the JADE detector at the e+e- storage ring PETRA. They are compared to predictions of electroweak theories, in particular the standard model. For the total cross-sections of all three reactions and for the differential cross-section of Bhabha scattering no deviation from QED is found over the entire energy range. The differential cross-sections of μ and τ pairs at high energies show the angular asymmetry predicted by electroweak interference. The axial-vector and vector weak coupling constant, sin2θW and MZ are determined and compared to other measurements. Finally, limits on deviations from the standard model are given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 371-380 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Zeitschrift für Physik C Particles and Fields |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1986 Sept |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)