Mach-like Angular Correlations Arise Only From the Head Zone of AdS/CFT String Jets

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates that Mach-like azimuthal correlations in heavy quark jets, modeled via AdS/CFT string drag, originate solely from the near-quark 'Head' region, with far zones contributing differently.

Contribution

It identifies the specific region responsible for Mach-like correlations in AdS/CFT string jet models, clarifying the origin of observed azimuthal patterns.

Findings

Mach-like correlations arise only from the Head zone of the jet.

Far zones produce yields peaked opposite to the trigger jet.

The Head region is crucial for the observed azimuthal correlations.

Abstract

We show that Mach-like azimuthal correlations of associated hadrons in the wake of heavy quark jets modeled in the AdS/CFT string drag picture originate only from the near-quark ``Head'' region. The contributions from the far zones lead only to a yield peaked in the opposite direction with respect to the trigger jet.