Probing the BFKL dynamics in inclusive three jet production at the LHC

TL;DR

This paper proposes analyzing three-jet events at the LHC, with specific rapidity configurations, to test BFKL dynamics through azimuthal-angle projections, considering realistic experimental cuts.

Contribution

It introduces new observables involving three-jet configurations to probe BFKL dynamics in LHC events, extending previous two-jet studies.

Findings

Proposes azimuthal-angle projections as tests of BFKL dynamics.

Considers realistic LHC kinematic cuts.

Suggests three-jet observables enhance sensitivity to BFKL effects.

Abstract

We propose the study of new observables in LHC inclusive events with three tagged jets, one in the forward direction, one in the backward direction and both well-separated in rapidity from the each other (Mueller-Navelet jets), together with a third jet tagged in central regions of rapidity. Since non-tagged associated mini-jet multiplicity is allowed, we argue that projecting the cross sections on azimuthal-angle components can provide several distinct tests of the BFKL dynamics. Realistic LHC kinematical cuts are introduced.