The first muon collider - 125 GeV higgs factory?

Because muons connect directly to a standard-model Higgs particle in s-channel production, a muon colliderwould be an ideal device for precision measurement of the mass and width of a Higgs-like particle, and for further exploration of its production and decay properties. The LHC has seen evidence for a 125 GeV Higgs particle, and a muon collider at that energy could be constructed. Parameters of a high-precision muon collider are presented and the necessary components and performance are described. Extension to a higher-energy higher-luminosity device is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]