Measurements of the Differential Cross Sections for the Inclusive Production of a Photon and Heavy Flavor Jet

• Other Authors: Duggan, Daniel J. (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Physics
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0649

This thesis presents the first measurement of the differential production cross section of a heavy flavor (bottom or charm) jet and direct photon at the Fermilab Tevatron. These measurements were performed using data recorded with the D0 detector from proton-antiproton collisions at a center of mass energy of sqrt(s) = 1.96 TeV. These results probe a kinematic range for the photon transverse momentum of 30 to 150 GeV and photon rapidity |y| === A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Physics in partial requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. === Degree Awarded: Spring Semester, 2009. === Date of Defense: March 26, 2009. === Photon, Heavy Flavor, Jet, Tevatron, Cross Section === Includes bibliographical references. === Horst Wahl, Professor Directing Dissertation; Chris Schatschneider, Outside Committee Member; Todd Adams, Committee Member; Joseph Owens III, Committee Member; Efstratios Manousakis, Committee Member.