Study of Particle Production in Au+Au Collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}} =$ 11.5-200 GeV Using HYDJET++ Framework

Abstract

Using the HYDJET++ model, we study the production of multi-strange particles($\phi$ and $\Omega$) in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}} =$ 11.5, 19.6, 27, 39, and 200 GeV as functions of transverse momentum and centrality. The model calculations employ earlier freeze-out hypersurfaces for multi-strange particle production and are compared with STAR experimental data. Results indicate that the HYDJET++ model demonstrates a better agreement with experimental data for multi-strange particles at higher energies, particularly in relation to early thermal freeze-out. Meanwhile, the default version performs more accurately for lighter, non-strange particles at the same energy scales. We also analyze identified particle and mixed particle ratios, providing insights into strangeness enhancement. The results provide additional constraints on parton energy loss models, contributing to a more precise determination of the transport properties of hot and dense QCD matter.