# Λ and K$$^0$$$$_S$$ production in Pb-Pb and pp collisions with ALICE at the LHC

Hanratty, Luke David (2014). Λ and K$$^0$$$$_S$$ production in Pb-Pb and pp collisions with ALICE at the LHC. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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## Abstract

In this work, the transverse momentum spectra of Λ and K$$^0$$$$_S$$ measured with the ALICE experiment at the LHC are discussed. Measurements are presented for colliding systems of protons, at centre of mass energies 2.76 TeV and 7 TeV, and for lead ions at a centre of mass energy of 2.76 TeV per nucleon.

The spectra are discussed within a theoretical framework of a thermally equilibrated, hydrodynamically evolving system, which serves to explain the shape of the spectra for p$$_T$$ < 2 GeV/c. For p$$_T$$ > 6 GeV/c jet quenching is evident, but no evidence of particle species dependance in jet quenching is observed.

The Λ/K$$^0$$$$_S$$ ratio shows an enhancement for 2 < p$$_T$$ < 6 GeV/c, peaking at 1.5 for the 5% most central Pb–Pb collisions compared to 0.6 for pp. This is discussed in terms of a coalescence model. It cannot be explained purely by enhanced baryon production, but must also involve a redistribution of particles within p$$_T$$. This supports the hydrodynamical picture of hadron production. A brief comparison to the results presently available in p–Pb collisions at the LHC is also given.

Type of Work: Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)
Award Type: Doctorates > Ph.D.
Supervisor(s):
Supervisor(s)EmailORCID
Jones, Peter G.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Barnby, LeeUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty: Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School or Department: School of Physics and Astronomy
Funders: None/not applicable
Subjects: Q Science > QB Astronomy
Q Science > QC Physics
URI: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/5311

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