Fluctuations of string tension and transverse mass distribution

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates that Gaussian fluctuations in string tension can explain the thermal-like transverse mass distribution observed in particles produced from color string decay.

Contribution

It introduces a model where Gaussian fluctuations of string tension account for the thermal transverse mass distribution in particle production.

Findings

Gaussian fluctuations reproduce thermal transverse mass spectra

String tension fluctuations explain particle distribution features

Model aligns with experimental observations

Abstract

It is shown that that Gaussian fluctuations of the string tension can account for the "thermal" distribution of transverse mass of particles created in decay of a colour string.