SN0251 : Direct Photons in AuAu Collisions: The Case for the Shower Max Detector

Author(s):T. LeCompte
Date:Jul. 8, 1996
File(s):sn0251.ps.gz
Abstract:We investigate the signal to background ratio and statistical significance for direct photons in the EMC in Au-Au collisions. We find that the background is substantially larger than at previous experiments, but that this background is managable for moderate ET photons. This background is due to underlying event effects.
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Category:PWG