The Physics Case for an e+e- Linear Collider

Abstract

This document presents an overview of the physics potential of a future electron-positron linear collider. It represents a common input from the CLIC and ILC communities.

Submitted to the Open Symposium of the European Strategy Preparatory Group, 10-12 September 2012, Krakow, Poland, 15 page limit. v2: Fig 1 now in pdf