Photon and gluon induced processes in relativistic heavy ion collisions

Krauss, F.; Greiner, M.; Soff, G.

Abstract

Relativistic heavy-ion collisions at RHIC and LHC represent an intense source for photon induced processes. The strong transverse electromagnetic fields of the colliding heavy ions can be described as an equivalent swarm of photons, which leads to the Equivalent Photon Approximation. Cross sections and production rates for various heavy particles are estimated for two-photon fusion processes. An equivalent photon can also interact with the other colliding nucleus. Processes like Coulomb dissociation and photon-gluon fusion are investigated. The latter allows for a deduction of the in-medium gluon distribution. We also discuss the production of Z0 bosons, Higgs bosons and top quarks in central heavy-ion collisions.

Citation

Krauss, F., Greiner, M., & Soff, G. (1997). Photon and gluon induced processes in relativistic heavy ion collisions. Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics, 39, 503-564. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0146-6410%2897%2900049-5

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 1997
• Journal: Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
• Print ISSN: 0146-6410
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 39
• Pages: 503-564
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0146-6410%2897%2900049-5
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1544894