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Nuclear in-medium effects on $η$ dynamics in proton-nucleus collisions

The dynamics of $η$ meson produced in proton-induced nuclear reactions via the decay of N$^{\ast}(1535)$ has been investigated within the Lanzhou quantum molecular dynamics transport model (LQMD). The in-medium modifications of the $η$ production in dense nuclear matter are included in the model, in which an attractive $η$-nucleon potential is implemented. The impact of the $η$ optical potential on the $η$ dynamics is investigated. It is found that the attractive potential leads to the reduction of high-momentum (kinetic energy) production from the spectra of momentum distributions and inclusive cross sections and increasing the reabsorption process by surrounding nucleons.