Intermediate mass dileptons in relativistic nuclear collisions
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We consider the production of lepton pairs with intermediate masses, in relativistic nuclear collisions. Thermal sources are briefly discussed, as well as a newer production mechanism which involves jet-plasma interactions. Estimates for high pT lepton pairs are provided.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006