Elliptic flow of charged hadrons in d+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}} =$ 200 GeV using a multi-phase transport model

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the elliptic flow of charged hadrons in d+Au collisions at 200 GeV using the AMPT model, highlighting the role of partonic interactions and comparing results with experimental data.

Contribution

It demonstrates the significance of early-stage partonic interactions in generating elliptic flow and compares different AMPT modes to experimental observations in asymmetric collisions.

Findings

AMPT-SM reproduces $v_2$ dependence on transverse momentum

Partonic phase significantly affects elliptic flow

Hadronic rescattering has minimal impact

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the elliptic flow coefficient, $v_2$, for charged hadrons at mid-rapidity in d+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{\mathrm{NN}}} = 200\mathrm{~GeV}$. Utilizing the AMPT model in both default and string melting modes, we examine the dependence of $v_2$ on transverse momentum, collision centrality, and particle type. Furthermore, we present $v_2$ scaled by participant eccentricity, which indicates a similar level of collectivity across different centrality intervals in d+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{\mathrm{NN}}} = 200\mathrm{~GeV}$ within the AMPT-SM model. Our results indicate that the early-stage partonic phase significantly influences $v_2$, as observed by variations in parton scattering cross-section, while the later stage hadronic rescattering shows minimal impact. Comparisons with STAR and PHENIX experimental data show that the AMPT model effectively captures the transverse momentum dependence of $v_2$, underlining the importance of parton scattering mechanisms and the need for careful interpretation of experimental results in asymmetric systems.