Identified particle elliptic flow in √sNN = 130 GeV

STAR Collaboration

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Abstract

We report first results on elliptic flow of identified particles at midrapidity in Au + Au collisions at √sNN = 130 GeV using the STAR TPC at RHIC. The elliptic flow as a function of transverse momentum and centrality differs significantly for particles of different masses. This dependence can be accounted for in hydrodynamic models, indicating that the system created shows a behavior consistent with collective hydrodynamical flow. The fit to the data with a simple model gives information on the temperature and flow velocities at freeze-out.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)182301-1-182301-6
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume87
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001

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