Polarization of Spin-Spin Correlated Lambda Hyperons in p+p and Au+Au Collisions at the STAR Collaboration
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Abstract
By measuring the polarization of spin-spin correlated lambda hyperons, we are able to reduce ambiguity surrounding the origin of lambda hyperon polarization and expand our understanding of the strong interaction.
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Undergraduate
Department
Physics & Astronomy
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Campus
Athens
Faculty Mentor
Frantz, Justin
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Polarization of Spin-Spin Correlated Lambda Hyperons in p+p and Au+Au Collisions at the STAR Collaboration
By measuring the polarization of spin-spin correlated lambda hyperons, we are able to reduce ambiguity surrounding the origin of lambda hyperon polarization and expand our understanding of the strong interaction.