Probing nonrelativistic QCD factorization in polarized J/ψ photoproduction at next-to-leading order

We analyze the polarization observables of J/ψ photoproduction at next-to-leading order within the factorization formalism of nonrelativistic quantum chromodynamics (NRQCD). This is a complete next-to-leading-order study of heavy-quarkonium polarization including the full relativistic corrections due to the intermediate (1)S(0)([8]), (3)S(1)([8]), and (3)P(J)([8]) color-octet states closing a gap in the worldwide endeavor to test NRQCD factorization at the quantum level. We present theoretical predictions in the helicity, target, and Collins-Soper frames of DESY HERA, evaluated using the color-octet long-distance matrix elements previously extracted through a global fit to experimental data of unpolarized J/ψ production, and confront them with recent measurements by the H1 and ZEUS Collaborations. We find the overall agreement to be satisfactory but the case for NRQCD to be not as strong as for the J/ψ yield.     

J/ψ polarization at the Tevatron and the LHC: nonrelativistic-QCD factorization at the crossroads

We study the polarization observables of J/ψ hadroproduction at next-to-leading order within the factorization formalism of nonrelativistic quantum chromodynamics. We complete the present knowledge of the relativistic corrections by also providing the contribution due to the intermediate (3)P(J)([8]) color-octet states at this order, which turns out to be quite significant. Exploiting the color-octet long-distance matrix elements previously extracted through a global fit to experimental data of unpolarized J/ψ production, we provide theoretical predictions in the helicity and Collins-Soper frames and compare them with data taken by CDF at Fermilab Tevatron I and II and by ALICE at CERN LHC. The notorious CDF J/ψ polarization anomaly familiar from leading-order analyses persists at the quantum level, while the situation looks promising for the LHC, which is bound to bring final clarification.     

Hadronic top-quark pair production in association with a hard jet at next-to-leading order QCD: phenomenological studies for the Tevatron and the LHC

We report on the calculation of the next-to-leading order QCD corrections to the production of top–antitop-quark pairs in association with a hard jet at the Tevatron and at the LHC. Results for integrated and differential cross sections are presented. We find a significant reduction of the scale dependence. In most cases the corrections are below 20% indicating that the perturbative expansion is well under control. Moreover, the forward–backward charge asymmetry of the top quark, which is analyzed at the Tevatron, is studied at next-to-leading order. We find large corrections, suggesting that the definition of the observable has to be refined.     

J/ψ pair production at the Tevatron with s=1.96 TeV

We study the m J/ψ pair production issue at the Fermilab Tevatron Run II with a center-of-mass energy of √s=1.96 TeV. Both the color-singlet and color-octet production mechanisms are considered. Our results show that the transverse momentum (p_T) scaling behaviors of the double m J/ψ differential cross-sections in the color-singlets and color-octets deviate distinctively from each other while p_T is larger than 8 GeV, and with a luminosity of 5 fb^-1, the m J/ψ pair events from the color-singlet scheme are substantially measurable in the Tevatron experiments, even with a certain lower transverse momentum cut. Hence the Tevatron is still a possible platform to check the heavy quarkonium production mechanism.     

J/ψ(ψ') production at the Tevatron and LHC at O(α(s)4v4) in nonrelativistic QCD

We present a complete evaluation for J/ψ(ψ') prompt production at the Tevatron and LHC at next-to-leading order in nonrelativistic QCD, including color-singlet, color-octet, and higher charmonia feeddown contributions. The short-distance coefficients of 3P(J)([8]) at next-to-leading order are found to be larger than leading order by more than an order of magnitude but with a minus sign at high transverse momentum p(T). Two new linear combinations of color-octet matrix elements are obtained from the CDF data, and used to predict J/ψ production at the LHC, which agrees with the CMS data. The possibility of (1)S(0)([8]) dominance and the J/ψ polarization puzzle are also discussed.     

Measurement of inelastic J/ψ photoproduction at HERA

We present a measurement of the inelastic, non diffractive J/ψ photoproduction cross section in the reaction e ⁺ p → e ⁺J/ψ X with the ZEUS detector at HERA. The J/ψ was identified using both the μ ⁺ μ ^- and e ⁺ e ^- decay channels and events were selected within the range 0.4 < z < 0.9 (0.5 < z < 0.9) for the muon (electron) decay mode, where z is the fraction of the photon energy carried by the J/ψ in the proton rest frame. The cross section, the p _T ² and the z distributions, after having subtracted the contributions from resolved photon and diffractive proton dissociative processes, are given for the photon-proton centre of mass energy range 50 < W < 180 GeV; p _T ² is the square of the J/ψ transverse momentum with respect to the incoming proton beam direction. In the kinematic range 0.4 < z < 0.9 and p _T ² > 1 GeV², NLO calculations of the photon-gluon fusion process based on the colour-singlet model are in good agreement with the data. The predictions of a specific leading order colour-octet model, as formulated to describe the CDF data on J/ψ hadroproduction, are not consistent with the data.     

J/ψ pair production at the Tevatron with s1/2=1.96 TeV

We study the J/ψ pair production issue at the Fermilab Tevatron Run II with a center-of-mass energy of s^1/2=1.96TeV. Both the color-singlet and color-octet production mechanisms are considered. Our results show that the transverse momentum （pT） scaling behaviors of the double J/ψ differential cross-sections in the color-singlets and color-octets deviate distinctively from each other while pT is larger than 8GeV, and with a luminosity of 5fb^-1 , the J/ψ pair events from the color-singlet scheme are substantially measurable in the Tevatron experiments, even with a certain lower transverse momentum cut. Hence the Tevatron is still a possible platform to check the heavy quarkonium production mechanism.     

An updated study of Υ production and polarization at the Tevatron and LHC

Following the nonrelativistic QCD factorization scheme,by taking the latest available measurements of X_(bJ)(3P)into consideration,we present an updated study on the yield and polarization of Υ(1S,2S,3S) hadroproduction,and the fractions of x_(bJ)(mP)feed-down in Υ (nS) production at QCD next-to-leading order.In the fitting,three schemes are applied with different choices of x_(bJ)(mP) feed-down ratios and NRQCD factorization scale.The results can explain the measurements of yield very well.The polarization puzzle to γ(3S) is now solved by considering the x_(bJ)(3P) feed-down contributions.The ratio of σ[x_(b2)(1P)]/σ[x_(b1)(1P)]measured by the CMS experiment can also be reproduced in our prediction.Among the different schemes,the results show little difference,but there are sizeable differences for the fitted long-distance color-octet matrix elements.This may bring large uncertainties when the values are applied in theoretical predictions for other experiments such as those at ee,ep colliders.     

J/ψ production at large transverse momentum at hadron colliders

We calculateJ/ψ hadroproduction and emphasize the importance of theJ/ψ signal as a measure ofb \(\bar b\) production via the decayB→ψX and of the gluon structure function at lowx via χ hadroproduction followed by χ→ψγ decay. We compare with UA1 data and data at ISR energies and make predictions for ψ production at TEVATRON energies.     

J/ψ and Drell-Yan pair production on nuclear targets

We estimate energy losses in the cases of J/ψ and l -pair production on nuclear targets in terms of the effective change of the initial beam energy. Our phenomenological results are in reasonable agreement with theoretical calculations. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Direct Hard Photoproduction of J/ψ andγ in High Energy Pb-Pb and Ca-Ca Collisions at LHC

Direct hard PhotoProduction of J/ψ and γ at LHC Pb-Pb collisions with CMS energy 5.5ATeV, and Ca-Ca collisions with CMS energy 7ATeV, are discussed in the process: A+A→A+J/ψ(γ) + X. It turns out that the processes can be used to testing the gluon distribution in the nucleus, as well as to studying the mechanism of large P_t gluon and heavy quark fragmentation of J/ψ.     

J/ψ production and absorption in high energy proton-nucleus collisions

Measured J/ψ production cross sections for 200 and 450 GeV/c protons incident on a variety of nuclear targets are analyzed within a Glauber framework which takes into account energy loss of the beam proton, the time delay of particle production due to quantum coherence, and absorption of the J/ψ on nucleons. The best representation is obtained for a coherence time of 0.5 fm/c, previously determined by Drell–Yan production in proton-nucleus collisions, and an absorption cross section of 3.6 mb, which is consistent with the value deduced from photoproduction of the J/ψ on nuclear targets.     

J/ψ and γ production in high energy electron-proton collisions

Differential cross sections for electroproduction of J/ψ and γ are predicted for HERA and LHC energies.     

DJpsiFDC：an event generator for the process gg→J/ψJ/ψ at the LHC

DJpsiFDC is an event generator package for the process gg→J/ψJ/ψ. It generates events for primary leading-order 2→2 processes. The package could generate a Les Houches Event (LHE) document and this could easily be embedded into detector simulation software frameworks. The package is produced in Fortran code.     

Diffractive Scattering Factorization from J/ψ and γ Associated Production in HERA ep Collisions

Using three sets of Pomeron structure functions, the cross sections of J/ψ and γ associated productionvia resolved photon and proton diffractive scatting in ep collision are investigated. It is found that the cross sectionscalculated with various gluon distribution functions of Pomeron are different. The discrepancy is about 1.8 times fordifferential cross sections and 1.7 times for total cross sections. The experimental studies of the process could give valuableinsight in the diffractive production mechanism and test the color-octet mechanism for heavy quarkonium production ina new environment.     

Diffractive Scattering Factorization from J/ψ and γ Associated Production in HERA ep Collisions

Using three sets of Pomeron structure functions,the cross sections of J/ψ and γ associated production via resolved photon and proton diffractive scatting in ep collision are investigated.It is found that the cross sections calculated with various gluon distribution functions of Pomeron are different.The discrepancy is about 1.8 times for differential cross sections and 1.7 times for total cross sections.The experimental studies of the process could give valuable insight in the diffractive production mechanism and test the color-octet mechanism for heavy quarkonium production in a new environment.