- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
- Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods
- Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Ion-surface interactions and analysis
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Quantum and electron transport phenomena
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Molten salt chemistry and electrochemical processes
- Crystallography and Radiation Phenomena
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory
Czech Technical University in Prague
2015-2025
Argonne National Laboratory
2016-2024
Ball State University
2023-2024
Central China Normal University
2016-2024
Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies
2024
Guangxi Normal University
2024
University of California, Riverside
2018-2024
Creighton University
2024
Huzhou University
2024
Abilene Christian University
2023
Open and hidden heavy-flavor physics in high-energy nuclear collisions are entering a new exciting stage towards reaching clearer understanding of the experimental results with possibility to link them directly advancement lattice Quantum Chromo-Dynamics (QCD). Recent from experiments theoretical developments regarding open dynamics have been debated at Lorentz Workshop Tomography Quark-Gluon Plasma Heavy Quarks, which was held October 2016 Leiden, The Netherlands. In this contribution, we...
Being used in the fixed-target mode, multi-TeV LHC proton and lead beams allow for studies of heavy-flavour hadroproduction with unprecedented precision at backward rapidities, far negative Feynman-<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>x</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math>, using conventional detection techniques. At nominal energies, quarkonia can be studied detail in<mml:math...
We report on the opportunities for spin physics and Transverse-Momentum Dependent distribution (TMD) studies at a future multi-purpose fixed-target experiment using proton or lead ion LHC beams extracted by bent crystal. The multi-TeV allow most energetic experiments ever performed, opening new domains of particle nuclear complementing that collider physics, in particular RHIC EIC projects. luminosity achievable with AFTER@LHC typical targets would surpass more 3 orders magnitude similar...
The measurement of Single Transverse-Spin Asymmetries, $$A_N$$ , for various quarkonium states and Drell–Yan lepton pairs can shed light on the orbital angular momentum quarks gluons, a fundamental ingredient proton-spin puzzle. AFTER@LHC proposal combines unique kinematic coverage large luminosities thanks to Large Hadron Collider beams deliver precise measurements, complementary knowledge provided by collider experiments such as at RHIC. In this paper, we report sensitivity studies...
We report on the studies of Transverse-Momentum-Dependent distributions (TMDs) at a future fixed-target experiment –AFTER@LHC– using [Formula: see text] or Pb ion LHC beams, which would be most energetic ever performed. AFTER@LHC opens new domains particle and nuclear physics by complementing collider-mode experiments, in particular those RHIC EIC projects. Both with an extracted beam bent crystal internal gas target, luminosity achieved surpasses that up to 3 orders magnitude. With...
We outline the case for heavy-ion-physics studies using multi-TeV lead LHC beams in fixed-target mode. After a brief contextual reminder, we detail possible contributions of AFTER@LHC to heavy-ion physics with specific emphasis on quarkonia. then present performance simulations selection observables. These show that $$\varUpsilon (nS)$$ , $$J/\psi $$ and $$\psi (2S)$$ production collisions can be studied new energy rapidity domains LHCb ALICE detectors. also discuss relevance analyse...
In this paper, results on the J/ψ cross section and polarization measured via dielectron decay channel at mid-rapidity in p + collisions √s = 200 500 GeV STAR experiment are discussed. Also, first measurements of production as a function charged-particle multiplicity density ψ(2S) to ratio reported.
We review a number of ideas put forward in favour the use polarised target along with proposed idea fixed-target experiment using LHC beams -AFTER@LHC.A recent studies have shown that single transverse-spin asymmetries (STSAs) are large enough to be precisely measured region accessible AFTER@LHC, particular as regards Drell-Yan process well single-pion, isolated-photon and jet production.AFTER@LHC would also ideal experimental set-up measure gluon Sivers effect via original quarkonium STSA...
Description of relativistic heavy-ion collisions at the energies BNL Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) Beam Energy Scan program with fluid dynamic approach poses several challenges, one which being a complex geometry and longer duration prehydrodynamic stage. Therefore, existing models for RHIC rely on rather initial states, such as urqmd cascade or multifluid dynamics. In this study, we show that functionally simpler, nondynamical states can be employed fluid-dynamical simulations...
Decorrelation of the elliptic flow in rapidity is calculated within a hybrid approach which includes event-by-event viscous fluid dynamics and final state hadronic cascade model. The simulations are performed for $\mathrm{Au}+\mathrm{Au}$ collisions at center-of-mass collision energies 27 200 GeV per nucleon pair, as well various asymmetric colliding systems 72 pair. Initial conditions determined by an extended Monte Carlo Glauber model show better agreement with experimental data than...
In this paper, results on the J/$\psi$ cross section and polarization measured via dielectron decay channel at mid-rapidity in $p+p$ collisions $\sqrt{s}$ = 200 500 GeV STAR experiment are discussed. The first measurement of $\psi(2S)$ to ratio is also reported.
Used in the fixed-target mode, multi-TeV LHC proton and lead beams allow for studies of heavy-flavour hadroproduction with unprecedented precision at backward rapidities - far negative Feyman-x using conventional detection techniques. At nominal energies, quarkonia can be detail p+p, p+d p+A collisions sqrt(s_NN) ~ 115 GeV as well Pb+p Pb+A 72 luminosities roughly equivalent to that collider i.e. up 20 fb-1 yr-1 p+p collisions, 0.6 10 nb-1 collisions. In this paper, we assess feasibility...
AFTER@LHC is an ambitious fixed-target project in order to address open questions the domain of proton and neutron spins, Quark Gluon Plasma high-x physics, at highest energy ever reached mode. Indeed, thanks highly energetic 7 TeV 2.76 A.TeV lead LHC beams, center-of-mass energies as large [see formula PDF] = 115 GeV pp/pA 72 AA can be reached, corresponding uncharted between SPS RHIC. We report two main ways performing collisions LHC, both allowing for usage one existing experiments. In...
Thanks to its multi-TeV LHC proton and lead beams, the complex allows one perform most energetic fixed-target experiments ever study with high precision pp, pd pA collisions at sqrt(s_NN) = 115 GeV Pbp PbA 72 GeV. We present a selection of feasibility studies for production quarkonia, open heavy-flavor mesons as well light-flavor hadrons in using LHCb ALICE detectors mode.
Using the LHCb and ALICE detectors in fixed-target mode at LHC offers unprecedented possibilities to study quark, gluon heavy-quark content of proton nuclei poorly known region high-momentum fractions. We review our projections for studies Drell-Yan, charm, beauty quarkonium production with both detector set-ups used various nuclear targets beams. Based on this, we show expected improvement determination charm PDFs as well discuss implication a better understanding cold-nuclear-matter...
Abstract Measurements of azimuthal correlations charmed mesons in high-energy heavy-ion collisions can shed light on transport properties the Quark-Gluon Plasma. The STAR experiment collected 2014 and 2016 a large sample Au+Au reactions at $$\sqrt{s_{NN}}$$ <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msqrt> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>s</mml:mi> <mml:mrow> <mml:mi>NN</mml:mi> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> </mml:msqrt> </mml:math> = 200 GeV, making such study possible. However,...
In this work, the latest heavy-flavour correlation and jet measurements at mid-rapidity with ALICE detector in pp, p–Pb Pb–Pb collisions from LHC Run 2 are reported. particular, results of azimuthal D mesons charged particles pp s=13TeV sNN=5.02TeV presented. Studies on centrality-dependent correlations hadron decay electrons shown. addition, D-meson tagged production s=7TeV presented, including studies momentum fraction carried by meson. A first result nuclear modification factor central is also
By extracting the beam with a bent crystal or by using an internal gas target, multi-TeV proton and lead LHC beams allow one to perform most energetic fixed-target experiments ever study $pp$, $p$d $p$A collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=115$ GeV Pb$p$ PbA $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=72$ high precision modern detection techniques. Such studies would address open questions in domain of nucleon nucleus partonic structure high-$x$, quark-gluon plasma and, longitudinally transversally polarised targets, spin...
We discuss the potential of AFTER@LHC to measure single-transverse-spin asymmetries in open-charm and bottomonium production. With a HERMES-like hydrogen polarised target, such measurements over year can reach precisions close per cent level. This is particularly remarkable since these analyses probably not be carried out anywhere else