Di-final state measurements to constrain event kinematics in longitudinally polarized p+p collisions at STAR

ORAL

Abstract

A primary motivation of the RHIC spin program is the extraction of the gluon helicity distribution (Delta-G) from polarized p+p collisions. Initial studies have focused on measurements of inclusive final states, such as pions and jets. Steady improvements in RHIC integrated luminosity and polarization open more exclusive final states such as di-jets and di-hadrons, allowing tighter constrains on initial state parton kinematics. With it's large acceptance electromagnetic calorimetery and tracking, STAR is particularly well suited for this measurement. We report progress towards measurement of di-jet and di-hadron final state A{\_}LL extracted from $\sim $6 pb-1 of polarized p+p collisions at 200 GeV. In particular, we focus on data vs MC comparisons that provide insight into the level of constraint of the event kinematics.

Authors

  • Tai Sakuma

    MIT