Single and Double Diffractive Production of Dilepton and Photon at LHC

TL;DR

This paper investigates the mechanisms and rates of dilepton and photon production via single and double diffractive processes in ultra-peripheral collisions at the LHC, combining QED and QCD models.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive theoretical analysis of diffractive dilepton and photon production, emphasizing Pomeron and resolved photon structures at LHC energies.

Findings

Distinct production patterns for single and double diffractive processes

Predicted production rates under various LHC energy scenarios

Insights into electromagnetic and soft interaction dynamics

Abstract

We have investigated the single and double diffractive production of dileptons and photons in ultra-peripheral collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Utilizing advanced theoretical models that integrate quantum electrodynamics (QED) and Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) frameworks, we analyze the differential cross sections of these processes, with particular emphasis on the role of the Pomeron and resolved Pomeron structures, as well as resolved photon structures. Our research employs diffractive production mechanisms to predict dilepton and photon production rates under various LHC energy scenarios. Our results demonstrate distinct production patterns for single and double diffractive processes, highlighting their potential as probes for studying the electromagnetic structure of heavy ions and the dynamics of soft interactions in high-energy collisions. This paper provides new insights into the photon-mediated and Pomeron-mediated production mechanisms and sets the stage for future experimental investigations at collider facilities.