ATLAS Forward Detectors and Physics
N. Soni (on behalf of the ATLAS collaboration)
TL;DR
This paper discusses the ATLAS forward physics program, detailing the specialized detectors LUCID, ZDC, ALFA, and the future AFP project, which enable studies of soft QCD, diffraction, and luminosity measurement at the LHC.
Contribution
It introduces the design and purpose of the ATLAS forward detectors and outlines the future AFP project for enhanced forward physics research.
Findings
Detectors effectively measure luminosity and study soft QCD.
Initial results on diffractive physics in low luminosity phase.
Future AFP project aims to extend forward physics capabilities.
Abstract
In this communication I describe the ATLAS forward physics program and the detectors, LUCID, ZDC and ALFA that have been designed to meet this experimental challenge. In addition to their primary role in the determination of ATLAS luminosity these detectors - in conjunction with the main ATLAS detector - will be used to study soft QCD and diffractive physics in the initial low luminosity phase of ATLAS running. Finally, I will briefly describe the ATLAS Forward Proton (AFP) project that currently represents the future of the ATLAS forward physics program.
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle Detector Development and Performance · Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies