Measurement of the transverse polarization of $\Lambda$ and $\bar{\Lambda}$ hyperons produced in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s}=7$ TeV using the ATLAS detector

The ATLAS collaboration Aad, Georges ; Abbott, Brad ; Abdallah, Jalal ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 91 (2015) 032004, 2015.
Inspire Record 1332748 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.66547

The transverse polarization of $\Lambda$ and $\bar\Lambda$ hyperons produced in proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 7 TeV is measured. The analysis uses 760 $\mu$b$^{-1}$ of minimum bias data collected by the ATLAS detector at the LHC in the year 2010. The measured transverse polarization averaged over Feynman $x_{\rm F}$ from $5\times 10^{-5}$ to 0.01 and transverse momentum $p_{\rm T}$ from 0.8 to 15 GeV is $-0.010 \pm 0.005({\rm stat}) \pm 0.004({\rm syst})$ for $\Lambda$ and $0.002 \pm 0.006({\rm stat}) \pm 0.004({\rm syst})$ for $\bar\Lambda$. It is also measured as a function of $x_{\rm F}$ and $p_{\rm T}$, but no significant dependence on these variables is observed. Prior to this measurement, the polarization was measured at fixed-target experiments with center-of-mass energies up to about 40 GeV. The ATLAS results are compatible with the extrapolation of a fit from previous measurements to the $x_{\rm F}$ range covered by this mesurement.

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Transverse polarization POL of LAMBDA and LAMBDABAR hyperons averaged over PT and XF.

Transverse polarization POL of LAMBDA and LAMBDABAR hyperons as a function of XF.

Transverse polarization POL of LAMBDA and LAMBDABAR hyperons as a function of PT.

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Spin transfer in inclusive Lambda0 production by transversely polarized protons at 200-GeV/c.

The E704 collaboration Bravar, A. ; Adams, D.L. ; Akchurin, N. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 78 (1997) 4003-4006, 1997.
Inspire Record 449327 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.19560

Surprisingly large polarizations in hyperon production by unpolarized protons have been known for a long time. The spin dynamics of the production process can be further investigated with polarized beams. Recently, a negative asymmetry AN was found in inclusive Λ0 production with a 200GeV/c transversely polarized proton beam. The depolarization DNN in p↑+p→Λ0+X has been measured with the same beam over a wide xF range and at moderate pT. DNN reaches positive values of about 30% at high xF and pT∼1.0GeV/c. This result shows a sizable spin transfer from the incident polarized proton to the outgoing Λ0.

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Errors are statistical only. The systematic errors are estimated to be negligible.

Errors are statistical only. The systematic errors are estimated to be negligible.

Errors are statistical only. The systematic errors are estimated to be negligible.

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Test of {CP} Invariance in $\Lambda^0$ Decay

The R608 collaboration Chauvat, P. ; Erhan, S. ; Hayes, K. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 163 (1985) 273-276, 1985.
Inspire Record 216802 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.49640

In an experiment at the CERN intersecting storage rings with √ s = 31 GeV, we have measured αP , the product of asymmetry parameter and polarization, for Λ 0 's and Λ 0 's produced in p p and pp interactions, respectively. The ratio, (αP) Λ /(αP Λ = −1.04±0.29 , is consistent with the value −1, and constitutes the first test of CP invariance in Λ decay.

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The ratio CONST/CONST is obtained under assumption of POL(LAMBDA) = POL(LAMBDABAR).


Analyzing power measurement in inclusive Lambda0 production with a 200-GeV/c polarized proton beam

The E704 collaboration Bravar, A. ; Adams, D.L. ; Akchurin, N. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 75 (1995) 3073-3077, 1995.
Inspire Record 406598 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.19610

The considerable polarization of hyperons produced at high xF has been known for a long time and has been interpreted with various theoretical models in terms of the constituents' spin. Recently, the analyzing power in inclusive Λ0 hyperon production has also been measured using the 200GeV/c Fermilab polarized proton beam. The covered kinematic range is 0.2≤xF≤1.0 and 0.1≤pT≤1.5GeV/c. The data indicate a negative asymmetry at large xF and moderate pT. These results can further test the current ideas on the underlying mechanisms for hyperon polarization.

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$\Lambda^0$ Polarization in Proton Proton Interactions From $sqrt{s} = 31$-{GeV} to 62-{GeV}

The R608 collaboration Smith, A.M. ; Bonino, R. ; Castellina, A. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 185 (1987) 209, 1987.
Inspire Record 235588 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.30196

We report Λ 0 -hyperon polarization measurements at the CERN intersecting storage rings from √ s of 31 to 62 GeV. P Λ 0 changes insignificantly, +(0.8±1.7)%, over this range of √ s . However, P Λ 0 is observed to grow with Feynman- x F and with transverse momentum. At an average p t of 1.1 GeV/ c , P Λ 0 depends linearly on x F and approaches −40% at x F =0.8.

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INCLUSIVE K0(S), LAMBDA AND anti-LAMBDA PRODUCTION IN 360-GeV/c p p INTERACTIONS USING THE EUROPEAN HYBRID SPECTROMETER

The EHS-RCBC collaboration Asai, M. ; Bugg, W.M. ; Bailly, J.L. ; et al.
IFVE-85-65, 1985.
Inspire Record 214009 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.10425

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Axis error includes +- 0.0/0.0 contribution (?////).

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Polarization of $\Lambda^\prime$s and $\bar{\Lambda}$-primes in $P P$, $\bar{P} P$, and $K^- P$ Interactions at 176-{GeV}/c

Gourlay, S.A. ; Melanson, H.L. ; Abolins, M.A. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 56 (1986) 2244-2247, 1986.
Inspire Record 232417 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20240

We have measured the polarization of Λ's in inclusive pp and K−p reactions and of Λ¯'s in p¯p interactions at a beam momentum of 176 GeV/c. Data were taken in the beam-fragmentation region with hyperon transverse momenta from 0.2 to 1.5 GeV/c. The P¯ produced Λ¯'s have the same magnitude and sign of polarization as the p-produced Λ's, whereas the Λ's from K−p interactions are more highly polarized and in the opposite direction.

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