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Direct measurement of αQED(m Z 2 ) at the FCC-ee

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When the measurements from the FCC-ee become available, an improved determination of the standard-model “input” parameters will be needed to fully exploit the new precision data towards either constraining or fitting the parameters of beyond-the-standard-model theories. Among these input parameters is the electromagnetic coupling constant estimated at the Z mass scale, αQED(m Z 2 ). The measurement of the muon forwardbackward asymmetry at the FCC-ee, just below and just above the Z pole, can be used to make a direct determination of αQED(m Z 2 ) with an accuracy deemed adequate for an optimal use of the FCC-ee precision data.

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  1. 1.CERN, EP DepartmentGenevaSwitzerland

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