Z boson production via p-p and Pb-Pb collisions at $\sqrt{s_{pp}}$=5.02 TeV

TL;DR

This paper estimates Z boson production in proton-proton and lead-lead collisions at 5.02 TeV, using previous quark interaction models and modification factors to extend understanding of heavy-ion collision outcomes.

Contribution

It introduces a novel estimation of Z boson production via quark interactions in heavy-ion collisions, building on prior work on lighter mesons.

Findings

Estimated Z boson yields in p-p collisions at 5.02 TeV.

Applied modification factors to predict Z production in Pb-Pb collisions.

Provides a framework for future experimental validation.

Abstract

We estimate the production of $Z^a$ bosons via p-p collisions using previous work on $J/\Psi$, $\Psi(2S)$ production in p-p collisions, with the new aspect being the creation of $Z^a$ bosons via quark interactions, with $a$ the component of a $Z$ vector boson. We then estimate the production of $Z^a$ bosons via Pb-Pb collisions using modification factors from previous publications.