S-matrix approach to two-pion production in e^+e^- annihilation and tau decay

Based on the S-matrix approach, we introduce a modified formula for the $\pi^{\pm}$ electromagnetic form factor which describes very well the experimental data in the energy region $2m_{\pi} \leq \sqrt{s} \leq 1.1$ GeV. Using the CVC hypothesis we predict $B(\tpp) = (24.75 \pm 0.38)\%$, in excellent agreement with recent experiments.