First results of EPOS-HQ model for open heavy flavor production in A-A collission at RHIC and LHC

TL;DR

The EPOS-HQ model integrates existing codes to predict heavy-flavor production in various collisions, showing preliminary results that guide future improvements based on experimental data comparison.

Contribution

This paper introduces the EPOS-HQ model, combining MC@_sHQ and EPOS3 codes for improved heavy-flavor observable predictions in high-energy collisions.

Findings

Preliminary results align with some experimental data.

Identified areas for model refinement.

Framework ready for future detailed studies.

Abstract

The EPOS-HQ model is a framework designed for predicting heavy-flavor observables both in p-p, p-A and A-A collisions. It results from the integration of the MC$@_s$HQ and EPOS3 codes and should supersede predictions made with each of these two. In this contribution, we briefly present the new ingredients of the EPOS-HQ model as well as some preliminary results. From the comparison with experimental data, we derive some direction of improvement for the near future.