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arxiv: 2603.04200 · v2 · pith:4CSGW2BTnew · submitted 2026-03-04 · ✦ hep-ex · hep-ph

e^+e^- rightarrow sbar{s} at sqrt{s} = 250 GeV at future linear colliders

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The forward-backward asymmetry ($A_{FB}$) in light-quark production is a sensitive probe of the electroweak sector and potential flavour-dependent BSM effects. We present a study of $e^+e^- \rightarrow s\bar{s}$ at $\sqrt{s}=250$ GeV at future linear colliders, using full ILD simulation and reconstruction tools for ILC and LCF@CERN. We assess the impact of particle identification on charge reconstruction and $A_{FB}$ extraction, considering software improvements using Comprehensive PID (CPID) for optimal $dE/dx$ usage, as well as hardware scenarios including cluster counting ($dN/dx$) and ideal TPC performance. Statistical precision gains are evaluated, with corrections for charge misidentification and acceptance applied. Results indicate that precise $A_{FB}^{s\bar{s}}$ measurements are feasible and that advanced PID is key to maximising sensitivity to electroweak and new-physics effects.

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