Jet-Like Correlations between Forward and Mid-Rapidity Original Research Article

Mid-rapidity azimuthal correlations probe di-jets originating mainly from gluon-gluon hard-scattering. Measurements of such correlations have revealed significant (gluon-)jet modification in central Au+Au collisions. Azimuthal correlations at forward rapidity with a mid-rapidity high-pT hadron, on the other hand, are sensitive primarily to quark-gluon hard-scattering and may probe quark-jet modification in nuclear medium. They may be also sensitive to the Color Glass Condensate by separating d-side and Au-side in d+Au collisions. We present the first results on correlations of charged hadrons at forward rapidity in the STAR FTPCs (2.7<|η|<3.9,pT<2 GeV/c) with high-pT charged hadrons at mid-rapidity from the main TPC (|η|<1,pT>3 GeV/c). Preliminary results from pp, d+Au, and Au+Au collisions at View the MathML source are compared. Implications of the results are discussed.