J/$\psi$ yields in low energy nuclear collisions at SPS and FAIR: A baseline estimation

TL;DR

This paper estimates $J/$ meson yields in low energy nuclear collisions at SPS and FAIR using a Glauber model and data-driven parametrization to account for Cold Nuclear Matter effects.

Contribution

It provides a baseline estimation of $J/$ yields in low energy collisions, aiding future experimental analysis and interpretation.

Findings

Baseline $J/$ yield estimates for SPS and FAIR energies.

Incorporation of Cold Nuclear Matter effects via data-driven parametrization.

Use of Glauber model for collision geometry and yield estimation.

Abstract

The yield of $J/\psi$ mesons, produced in proton-nucleus ($p+A$) and nucleus-nucleus ($A+A$) collisions are estimated within a Glauber model ansatz for the upcoming low energy heavy-ion collision experiments at SPS and FAIR. A data driven parametrization is employed to incorporate the effects of Cold Nuclear Matter (CNM) on the $J/\psi$ production cross-section.