Detection of High-Energy Nuclear Collisions through Extensive Air Showers

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Researchers at the Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman in Iran have made significant progress in understanding the relationship between the large transverse momentum (LTM) distribution and the initial energy of high-energy nuclear collisions. By analyzing 49,225 extensive air showers (EAS) from the Pierre Auger Observatory, the team was able to calculate the LTM distribution across various energy ranges and examine its connection with the characteristics of high-energy nuclear collisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research involved the analysis of 49,225 EAS events from the Pierre Auger Observatory, with energies ranging from 1017 eV to 1020 eV.
  • The likelihood of producing multiple nuclei and the number of such nuclei increase with energy, especially at energies above 1019 eV.
  • The integral distribution of the transverse momentum of EAS sub-nuclei is a key parameter in calculating the cross-section of collisions at high energies.
  • The study has successfully calculated the LTM distribution across various energy ranges and examined its connection with the characteristics of high-energy nuclear collisions.
  • The findings indicate that conducting a more thorough analysis of this distribution may enhance our understanding of the physical processes involved in high-energy nuclear collisions and contribute to refining existing models.
  • The research was conducted at the Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, with additional authors including Maryam Ghavamimoghadam and Saeed Doostmohammadi.

Statistics:

  • 49,225 EAS events were analyzed from the Pierre Auger Observatory.
  • The energies of the EAS ranged from 1017 eV to 1020 eV.
  • A significant rise in the number of multiple nuclei was observed at energies above 1019 eV.
  • The study examined the integral distribution of the transverse momentum of EAS sub-nuclei across various energy ranges.

Sources:

  • NewsRx. Research Conducted at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman Has Provided New Information about Physics (Multi-core Extensive Air Showers of High Energies Based On Their Large Transverse Momentum Distribution of Ejected Particles). Journal of Physics Research. 2025; p 292.
  • Multi-core Extensive Air Showers of High Energies Based On Their Large Transverse Momentum Distribution of Ejected Particles. International Journal of Modern Physics A, 2025;40(31).
  • World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd, 5 Toh Tuck Link, Singapore 596224, Singapore.