Studies of Low-$x$ Phenomena with the LHCb Detector

With a unique geometry covering the forward rapidity region, the LHCb detector provides unprecedented kinematic coverage at low Bjorken-x down to 10−5 or lower. The excellent momentum resolution, vertex reconstruction, and particle identification allow for precision measurements down to very low hadron transverse momentum. In this contribution, the latest studies of the relatively unknown low-x region are reported, including recent measurements of charged and neutral light hadron production in proton–lead and proton–proton collisions. Comparisons to various theoretical model calculations are also discussed. Finally, prospects for future measurements are outlined.