Rapiditiy and center of mass energy

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the rapidity parameter (y) and the center of mass energy squared (s) in the context of high-energy collisions involving massless particles. It is established that there are various kinematic relationships that connect these two concepts, but the specific relationship is contingent on the particular scenario being analyzed. The analogy provided compares this relationship to the connection between an object's position and its energy, emphasizing the dependency on the situation.

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Hey Folks,

i just wondered if there is a direct connection between the rapidity parameter y and the center of mass energy squared s (for example in the case of two colliding massless particles (aka high energy approx). I tried googling it, but failed to find any satisfying answer.

Thank you in advance!
earth2
 
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There are lots of kinematic relationships. It's like saying "is there a relationship between an object's position and it's energy?" Sure...but the exact relation depends in the exact situation.
 

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