Leptoquark Pair Production in Hadronic Interactions

Abstract

The scalar and vector leptoquark pair production cross sections in hadronic collisions are calculated. In a model independent analysis we consider the most general C and P conserving couplings of gluons to both scalar and vector leptoquarks described by an effective low--energy Lagangian which obeys SU(3)_c invariance. Analytrical expressions are derived for the differential and integral scattering cross sections including the case of anomalous vector leptoquark couplings, $κ_G$ and $λ_G$, to the gluon field. Numerical predictions are given for the kinematic range of the TEVATRON and LHC. The pair production cross sections are also calculated for the resolved photon contributions to $ep \rightarrow e \overlineΦ ΦX$ at HERA and LEP $\otimes$ LHC, and for the process $γγ\rightarrow Φ\overline ΦX$ at possible future $e^+e^-$ linear colliders and $γγ$ colliders. Estimates of the search potential for scalar and vector leptoquarks at present and future high energy colliders are given.