On the $x_F$ Distribution of $J/\psi$'s Produced in Heavy Ion Collisions

Abstract

Thermal production of $J/\psi$ in the quark gluon plasma is reconsidered. We show that if screening effects are not strong enough, the ``in-plasma born'' $J/\psi$'s would generate a peak in the Feynman momentum distribution at $x_F\simeq 0$.

18 pages, RevTex, 7 eps figures. Comments, references and (2) tables added. Results and conclusions unchanged. Accepted for publication in Physical Review C

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