MCSTHAR++, a Monte Carlo code for the microcanonical hadronization

TL;DR

MCSTHAR++ is a Monte Carlo simulation tool based on the Statistical Hadronization Model, which describes hadronization via microcanonical decay of clusters with minimal free parameters, aiming for accurate data comparison.

Contribution

This work introduces MCSTHAR++, a novel Monte Carlo code implementing a microcanonical hadronization model with fewer free parameters than existing models.

Findings

Model requires very few free parameters

Preliminary tuning shows promising data agreement

Ongoing comparison with experimental data

Abstract

MCSTHAR++ is a new Monte Carlo code implementing the Statistical Hadronization Model. This model assumes that hadronization proceeds through the microcanonical decay of massive extended clusters. Unlike other hadronization models, in this approach very few free parameters are needed, as has been demonstrated in previous studies. The tuning of the model and the comparison with the data is ongoing.