arXiv:1807.00603·v3·High Energy Physics — Experiment
A Fixed-Target Programme at the LHC: Physics Case and Projected Performances for Heavy-Ion, Hadron, Spin and Astroparticle Studies
C. Hadjidakis🇫🇷 · D. Kikoła🇵🇱 · J.P. Lansberg🇫🇷 · L. Massacrier🇫🇷 · M.G. Echevarria🇮🇹 · A. Kusina🇵🇱 · I. Schienbein🇫🇷 · J. Seixas🇵🇹 · H.S. Shao🇫🇷 · A. Signori🇺🇸 · B. Trzeciak🇳🇱 · S.J. Brodsky🇺🇸
Abstract
We review the context, the motivations and the expected performances of a comprehensive and ambitious fixed-target program using the multi-TeV proton and ion LHC beams. We also provide a detailed account of the different possible technical implementations ranging from an internal wire target to a full dedicated beam line extracted with a bent crystal. The possibilities offered by the use of the ALICE and LHCb detectors in the fixed-target mode are also reviewed.
Comments: LaTeX, 115 pages. v2: version submitted to Physics Reports. A few figures added and some text improved. v3: accepted for publication in Physics Reports