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Linearly polarized photon fusion as a precision probe of the tau lepton dipole moments at lepton colliders
Phys. Rev. D 113, 035018 – Published 17 February, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/l2j6-mbwx
Abstract
We present a comprehensive investigation into the anomalous magnetic dipole moment () and electric dipole moment () of the lepton using the process at future lepton colliders, with the Super Tau-Charm Facility serving as a benchmark. By employing transverse-momentum-dependent factorization, we introduce novel observables derived from , , and azimuthal asymmetries to precisely probe the lepton’s electromagnetic structure. Our analysis significantly enhances the precision of constraints within the photon-photon fusion process, yielding at the confidence level, which approaches the precision of the Standard Model prediction. These findings highlight the considerable potential of azimuthal asymmetry measurements for high-precision determinations of fundamental particle properties at future lepton colliders.
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