Manifestation of $a_1(1260)$ meson in the process $e^+e^-\to \pi^+\pi^-\pi^0$

Abstract

The charge asymmetry in the process $e^+e^-\to \pi^+\pi^-\pi^0$ is studied taking into account a longitudinal polarization of electrons (positrons). The asymmetry arises due to interference of amplitudes corresponding to production of pions in C-odd and C-even states. It is a manifestation of $a_1(1260)$ meson in the intermediate state. Polarization leads to additional correlations in the differential cross section, which simplifies the experimental study of the process. It is shown that the charge asymmetry can reach several percent.