This thesis presents the first measurements of jets in relativistic heavy ion collisions as reported by the ATLAS Collaboration. These include the first direct observation of jet quenching through the observation of a centrality-dependent dijet asymmetry. Also, a series of jet suppression measurements are presented, which provide quantitative constraints on theoretical models of jet quenching. These results follow a detailed introduction to heavy ion physics with emphasis on the phenomenon of jet quenching and a comprehensive description of the ATLAS detector and its capabilities with regard to performing these measurements.
ISBN: | 9783319012186 |
Publication date: | 12th December 2013 |
Author: | Aaron Angerami |
Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 169 pages |
Series: | Springer Theses |
Genres: |
Atomic and molecular physics Particle and high-energy physics Mathematical physics Scientific standards, measurement etc |