Modification of K0s and Lambda(AntiLambda) Transverse Momentum Spectra in Pb-Pb Collisions at √sNN = 2.76 TeV with ALICE

• Main Author: Schuchmann, Simone (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Cosmology.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.

This thesis offers an excellent, comprehensive introduction to the physics of the quark–gluon plasma. It clearly explains the connection between theory and experiment, making the topic accessible to non-specialists in this field. The experimental work, which contributes significantly to our understa...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Problem Statement: Modification of pT Spectra in AA Collisions
• The ALICE Experiment
• Analysis: Reconstruction of Ks0 and Λ(Λ) Transverse Momentum Spectra
• Results
• Discussion.