Multiplicity dependence of prompt and non-prompt J/$\psi$ production at midrapidity in pp collisions at $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV

Abstract

The yields of prompt and non-prompt \jpsi and the fraction of non-prompt J/$\psi$ are measured at midrapidity ($|y|<0.9$) via the dielectron decay channel as a function of the midrapidity charged-particle multiplicity ($|\eta |<0.9$) in pp collisions at $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV. The J/$\psi$ yields and the multiplicity are normalized by their average value in inelastic collisions. The multiplicity-dependent yield ratio between prompt J/$\psi$ and D${}^0$ is reported. The multiplicity is further divided into three azimuthal regions with respect to the J/$\psi$ momentum: toward the J/$\psi$ emission direction, transverse, or opposite to it. A stronger-than-linear increase of the self-normalized yields is observed for both prompt and non-prompt J/$\psi$ production, with similar trends. This behaviour is also observed in the toward region, while a weaker increase is observed in the transverse and away regions.

39 pages, 15 captioned figures, 2 tables, authors from page 34, published version, figures at http://alice-publications.web.cern.ch/node/13215