Photon physics in heavy ion collisions at the LHC

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Authors

François Arleo

P. Aurenche

Abstract

Various photon production mechanisms in high-energy nuclear collisions at the LHC are discussed and compared. The prospect of using electromagnetic probes to characterize quark-gluon plasma formation is assessed.

Topics & Keywords

High-Energy Particle Collisions Research Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5170/cern-2004-009.367