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Twist-three Fragmentation Function Contribution to the Single Spin Asymmetry in pp Collisions

Journal Article · · Physics Letter B
We study the twist-three fragmentation function contribution to the single transverse spin asymmetries in inclusive hadron production in pp collisions, pp->h+X. In particular, we evaluate the so-called derivative contribution which dominates the spin asymmetry in the forward direction of the polarized proton. With certain parametrizations for the twist-three fragmentation function, we estimate its contribution to the asymmetry of pi0 production at RHIC energy. We find that the contribution is sizable and might be responsible for the big difference between the asymmetries in eta and pi0 productions observed by the STAR collaboration at RHIC.
Research Organization:
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
Nuclear Science Division
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
981743
Report Number(s):
LBNL-3049E
Journal Information:
Physics Letter B, Journal Name: Physics Letter B
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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