Description
The LHCb detector, with its forward rapidity coverage, is able to probe kinematic regions at low Bjorken-x as low as 1e-6. This unique capability, combined with excellent momentum resolution, vertex reconstruction, and particle identification, enables precision measurements at low transverse momentum and forward rapidity. Recent studies of vector boson and hadron production in proton-proton and proton-lead collisions will be presented. Z boson events are used to probe the proton structure, while charged and neutral hadron production allows the exploration of the relatively unknown low-x region. Additionally, the production of neutral pions and D^0 mesons in lead-lead collisions will be discussed. Future prospects for further investigations into low-x phenomena with the LHCb detector in Run 3 are also explored.
Tracks: "Low x, PDFs, and saturation
