Parton Distributions and QCD at LHCb

Abstract

We consider the impact that can be made on our understanding of parton distributions (PDFs) and QCD from early measurements at the LHCb experiment. The high rapidity values make the experiment uniquely suited to a detailed study of small-x parton distributions and hence will make a significant contribution towards the clarification of both experimental and theoretical uncertainties on PDFs and their applications.

4 pages, 7 figures. To appear in the proceedings of the 16th International Workshop on Deep-Inelastic Scattering and Related Subjects (DIS 2008), London, England, 7-11 April 2008