SN0210 : Drell-Yan Pairs, W+/- and Z0 Event Rates and Background at RHIC

Author(s):A. A. Derevschikov, V. L. Rykov, K. E. Shestermanov and A. Yokosawa
Date:May. 1, 1995
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Abstract:The estimates for Drell-Yan pairs, W+/- and Z0 acceptances and event rates in the STAR and PHENIX detectors at RHIC are presented. The background to W+/- in STAR evaluated. The results were obtained by Monte-Carlo simulations with the PYTHIA/JETSET and GEANT programs.
Keywords:Spin Program, RHIC Spin Collaboration RSC, STAR Electromagnetic Calorimeter EMC
Category:PWG