Physics Case and Challenges for the Vertex Tracker at Future High Energy e+e- Linear Colliders

TL;DR

This paper discusses the importance and challenges of developing a vertex tracker for future high-energy e+e- linear colliders, crucial for precise fermion identification and advancing Higgs and new physics studies.

Contribution

It highlights the specific requirements and technical challenges for vertex tracker design in future linear colliders to enable detailed physics investigations.

Findings

Emphasizes the need for high-precision vertex detection.

Identifies key technical challenges in tracker development.

Connects tracker performance to physics goals.

Abstract

The physics programme of high energy e+e- linear colliders relies on the accurate identification of fermions in order to study in details the profile of the Higgs boson, search for new particles and probe the multi-TeV mass region by means of precise electro-weak measurements and direct searches.