Numerical data for $(K^+ + K^-)/2$ from Figure 1.

Numerical data for $K^0_S$ from Figure 2.

Numerical data for $K^0_S$ from Figure 2.

Numerical data for $(K^+ + K^-)/2$ from Figure 2.

Numerical data for $(K^+ + K^-)/2$ from Figure 2.

Numerical data for $K^0_S$ lifetime from Figure 6.

Numerical data for $K^0_S$ lifetime from Figure 6.

Numerical data for $K^0_S$ $y$-$p_T$ spectrum from Figure 7.

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^+$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^-$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $p$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^+$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^-$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^+$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^-$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $p$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\bar{p}$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^+$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^-$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^+$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^-$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $p$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\bar{p}$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^+$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^-$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^+$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^-$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $p$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\bar{p}$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^+$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^-$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^+$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^-$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $p$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\bar{p}$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^+$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $\pi^-$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^+$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Two-dimensional distributions ($y$ vs. $p_T$ ) of double differential yields of $K^-$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^+$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^-$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^+$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^-$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^+$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^-$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^+$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^-$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^+$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^-$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^+$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\pi^-$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

The parameters of double-Gaussian fit to $\pi^+$ rapidity spectra

The parameters of double-Gaussian fit to $\pi^-$ rapidity spectra

Rapidity spectrum of negatively charged pions obtained with $h^-$ method in central Ar+Sc collisions at 30$A$ GeV/$c$ The results of $h^-$ analysis of Ar+Sc collisions used for comparison are published in reference [17]

Rapidity spectrum of negatively charged pions obtained with $h^-$ method in central Ar+Sc collisions at 150$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^+$ at 13$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^+$ at 19$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^+$ at 30$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^+$ at 40$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^+$ at 75$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^+$ at 150$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^-$ at 13$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^-$ at 19$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^-$ at 30$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^-$ at 40$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^-$ at 75$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T$ fitted to $p_T$ spectrum of $K^-$ at 150$A$ GeV/$c$

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^+$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^-$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^+$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^-$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^+$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^-$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^+$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^-$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^+$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^-$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^+$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $K^-$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

The parameters of double-Gaussian fit to $K^+$ rapidity spectra

The parameters of double-Gaussian fit to $K^-$ rapidity spectra

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $p$ at 13$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $p$ at 19$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $p$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\bar{p}$ at 30$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $p$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\bar{p}$ at 40$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $p$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\bar{p}$ at 75$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $p$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

Rapidity ($y$) spectra of $\bar{p}$ at 150$A$ GeV/c

The parameters of double-Gaussian fit to $\bar{p}$ rapidity spectra

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^+)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of positively charged $K$ mesons for ArSc. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^+)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of positively charged $K$ mesons for BeBe. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^+)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of positively charged $K$ mesons for ppWorld. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^+)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of positively charged $K$ mesons for pp. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^+)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of positively charged $K$ mesons for AuAu. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^+)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of positively charged $K$ mesons for PbPb. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^-)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of negatively charged $K$ mesons for ArSc. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^-)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of negatively charged $K$ mesons for BeBe. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^-)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of negatively charged $K$ mesons for ppWorld. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^-)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of negatively charged $K$ mesons for pp. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^-)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of negatively charged $K$ mesons for AuAu. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter $T(K^-)$ of $p_T$ spectra at mid-rapidity of negatively charged $K$ mesons for PbPb. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity for ArSc. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity for BeBe. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity for ppWorld. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity for pp. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity for AuAu. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity for PbPb. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^-/\pi^-$ ratio at mid-rapidity for ArSc. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^-/\pi^-$ ratio at mid-rapidity for BeBe. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^-/\pi^-$ ratio at mid-rapidity for ppWorld. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^-/\pi^-$ ratio at mid-rapidity for pp. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^-/\pi^-$ ratio at mid-rapidity for AuAu. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $K^-/\pi^-$ ratio at mid-rapidity for PbPb. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^+\rangle/\langle\pi^+\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for ArSc. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^+\rangle/\langle\pi^+\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for BeBe. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^+\rangle/\langle\pi^+\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for ppWorld. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^+\rangle/\langle\pi^+\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for pp. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^+\rangle/\langle\pi^+\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for AuAu. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^+\rangle/\langle\pi^+\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for PbPb. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^-\rangle/\langle\pi^-\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for ArSc. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^-\rangle/\langle\pi^-\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for BeBe. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^-\rangle/\langle\pi^-\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for ppWorld. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^-\rangle/\langle\pi^-\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for pp. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^-\rangle/\langle\pi^-\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for AuAu. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

The energy dependence of the $\langle K^-\rangle/\langle\pi^-\rangle$ mean multiplicity ratio for PbPb. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2-4,13,17,53-64]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Be+Be collisions at $19A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Be+Be collisions at $30A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Be+Be collisions at $40A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Be+Be collisions at $75A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Be+Be collisions at $150A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in inelastic p+p collisions at $20$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in inelastic p+p collisions at $30$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in inelastic p+p collisions at $40$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in inelastic p+p collisions at $75$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in inelastic p+p collisions at $150$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Pb+Pb collisions at $20A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Pb+Pb collisions at $30A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Pb+Pb collisions at $40A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Pb+Pb collisions at $80A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

Proton rapidity spectra in central Pb+Pb collisions at $150A$ GeV/$c$ beam momentum. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17]

System size dependence of the $K^+/\pi^+$ ratio at mid-rapidity in $central$ nucleus-nucleus and inelastic $p$+$p$ interactions obtained at beam momenta of $\approx 150A$ GeV/$c$. The data used for comparison, other than Ar+Sc, are published in references [2,13,17,53].

Uncorrected double-differential spectra n[h−]raw/dy/dpT of negatively charged hadrons produced in the 5% Ar+Sc collisions with the smallest EPSD energy at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Uncorrected double-differential spectra n[h−]raw/dy/dpT of negatively charged hadrons produced in the 5% Ar+Sc collisions with the smallest EPSD energy at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Uncorrected double-differential spectra n[h−]raw/dy/dpT of negatively charged hadrons produced in the 5% Ar+Sc collisions with the smallest EPSD energy at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Corrected double-differential spectra d2n/dydpT of negatively charged pions produced in the 5% most central Ar+Sc collisions at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Corrected double-differential spectra d2n/dydpT of negatively charged pions produced in the 5% most central Ar+Sc collisions at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Corrected double-differential spectra d2n/dydpT of negatively charged pions produced in the 5% most central Ar+Sc collisions at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Corrected double-differential spectra d2n/dydpT of negatively charged pions produced in the 5% most central Ar+Sc collisions at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Corrected double-differential spectra d2n/dydpT of negatively charged pions produced in the 5% most central Ar+Sc collisions at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Corrected double-differential spectra d2n/dydpT of negatively charged pions produced in the 5% most central Ar+Sc collisions at beam momenta of 13A, 19A, 30A, 40A, 75A and 150A GeV/c

Transverse momentum distributions dn/dpT at mid-rapidity for all six beam momenta.

Transverse momentum distributions dn/dpT at mid-rapidity for all six beam momenta.

Transverse momentum distributions dn/dpT at mid-rapidity for all six beam momenta.

Transverse momentum distributions dn/dpT at mid-rapidity for all six beam momenta.

Transverse momentum distributions dn/dpT at mid-rapidity for all six beam momenta.

Transverse momentum distributions dn/dpT at mid-rapidity for all six beam momenta.

Rapidity distributions dn/dy for all six beam momenta obtained by pT integration.

Rapidity distributions dn/dy for all six beam momenta obtained by pT integration.

Rapidity distributions dn/dy for all six beam momenta obtained by pT integration.

Rapidity distributions dn/dy for all six beam momenta obtained by pT integration.

Rapidity distributions dn/dy for all six beam momenta obtained by pT integration.

Rapidity distributions dn/dy for all six beam momenta obtained by pT integration.

Transverse mass spectra at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2).

Transverse mass spectra at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2).

Transverse mass spectra at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2).

Transverse mass spectra at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2).

Transverse mass spectra at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2).

Transverse mass spectra at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2).

The inverse slope parameter T of the transverse mass spectra as a function of rapidity divided by the beam rapidity.

The inverse slope parameter T of the transverse mass spectra as a function of rapidity divided by the beam rapidity.

The inverse slope parameter T of the transverse mass spectra as a function of rapidity divided by the beam rapidity.

The inverse slope parameter T of the transverse mass spectra as a function of rapidity divided by the beam rapidity.

The inverse slope parameter T of the transverse mass spectra as a function of rapidity divided by the beam rapidity.

The inverse slope parameter T of the transverse mass spectra as a function of rapidity divided by the beam rapidity.

Average transverse mass <mT> − mπ at mid-rapidity(0 < y < 0.2) versus the collision energy.

The speed of sound as a function of beam energy as extracted from the data.

The speed of sound as a function of beam energy as extracted from the data.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 19A GeV/c (collision energy 6.27 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 30A GeV/c (collision energy 7.62 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 30A GeV/c (collision energy 7.62 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using tof-dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 19A GeV/c (collision energy 6.27 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 30A GeV/c (collision energy 7.62 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 19A GeV/c (collision energy 6.27 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 30A GeV/c (collision energy 7.62 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of protons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 19A GeV/c (collision energy 6.27 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of protons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 30A GeV/c (collision energy 7.62 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of protons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 40A GeV/c (collision energy 8.87 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of protons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 75A GeV/c (collision energy 11.95 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of protons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions at beam momentum 150A GeV/c (collision energy 16.83 GeV). Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of antiprotons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions. Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of antiprotons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions. Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

Transverse momentum spectra in rapidity slices of antiprotons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions. Rapidity values given in the legends correspond to the middle of the corresponding interval. Results presented in this table were obtained using dE/dx analysis method.

The beam momentum dependence of the inverse slope parameter of transverse momentum spectra at mid-rapidity (0<y< 0.2 for 40A GeV/c, 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c; -0.2<y<0.0 for 30A GeV/c) of positively charged K mesons for central 20% Be+Be collisions. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 30A GeV/c (7.62 GeV), 40AGeV/c (8.87 GeV), 75A GeV/c (11.95 GeV), 150A GeV/c (16.83 GeV).

The energy dependence of the inverse slope parameter of transverse momentum spectra at mid-rapidity (0<y< 0.2 for 40A GeV/c, 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c; -0.2<y<0.0 for 30A GeV/c) of negatively charged K mesons for 20% central Be+Be collisions. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 30A GeV/c (7.62 GeV), 40AGeV/c (8.87 GeV), 75A GeV/c (11.95 GeV), 150A GeV/c (16.83 GeV).

Rapidity spectra of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be at beam momentum of 19A GeV/c, 30A GeV/c, 40A GeV/c 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 19A GeV/c -> 6.27 GeV, 30A GeV/c -> 7.62 GeV, 40A GeV/c -> 8.87 GeV, 75A GeV/c -> 11.95 GeV, 150A GeV/c -> 16.83 GeV.

Rapidity spectra of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be at beam momentum of 19A GeV/c, 30A GeV/c, 40A GeV/c 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 19A GeV/c -> 6.27 GeV, 30A GeV/c -> 7.62 GeV, 40A GeV/c -> 8.87 GeV, 75A GeV/c -> 11.95 GeV, 150A GeV/c -> 16.83 GeV.

Rapidity spectra of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be at beam momentum of 19A GeV/c, 30A GeV/c, 40A GeV/c 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 19A GeV/c -> 6.27 GeV, 30A GeV/c -> 7.62 GeV, 40A GeV/c -> 8.87 GeV, 75A GeV/c -> 11.95 GeV, 150A GeV/c -> 16.83 GeV.

Rapidity spectra of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be at beam momentum of 19A GeV/c, 30A GeV/c, 40A GeV/c 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 19A GeV/c -> 6.27 GeV, 30A GeV/c -> 7.62 GeV, 40A GeV/c -> 8.87 GeV, 75A GeV/c -> 11.95 GeV, 150A GeV/c -> 16.83 GeV.

Rapidity spectra of protons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be at beam momentum of 19A GeV/c, 30A GeV/c, 40A GeV/c 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 19A GeV/c -> 6.27 GeV, 30A GeV/c -> 7.62 GeV, 40A GeV/c -> 8.87 GeV, 75A GeV/c -> 11.95 GeV, 150A GeV/c -> 16.83 GeV.

Rapidity spectra of antiprotons produced in the 20% most central Be+Beat beam momentum of 40A GeV/c 75A GeV/c and 150A GeV/c. Incoming beam momentum translates to collision energy (SQRT(SNN)) as following 40A GeV/c -> 8.87 GeV, 75A GeV/c -> 11.95 GeV, 150A GeV/c -> 16.83 GeV.

Collision energy dependence of mean multiplicities of K+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

Collision energy dependence of mean multiplicities of K- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

Collision energy dependence of mean multiplicities of PI+ produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

Collision energy dependence of mean multiplicities of PI- produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

Collision energy dependence of mean multiplicities of antiprotons produced in the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

The energy dependence of the K+/PI+ particle yields ratio at mid-rapidity for the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

The energy dependence of the K+/PI+ particle yields ratio at full acceptance for the 20% most central Be+Be collisions.

Transverse momentum spectra of PI− in rapidity slices produced in the 5% most central Be+Be collisions at 75A GeV/c.

Transverse momentum spectra of PI− in rapidity slices produced in the 5% most central Be+Be collisions at 150A GeV/c.

Transverse mass spectra 1/mT d2n/(dydmT) of negatively charged pions produced in central Be+Be collisions at the SPS energies.

Rapidity spectra of PI− produced in the 5% most central Be+Be collisions at the SPS energies.

Collision energy dependence of the ratio of the width sigma_y of the rapidity distribution to the beam rapidity y_beam for central Be+Be.

Energy dependence of the mean transverse mass of PI- measured at mid-rapidity in central Be+Be collisions.

The "kink" plot showing the ratio of pion multiplicity <PI> to number of wounded nucleons <W> versus the Fermi energy variable F=s^1/4_NN from central Be+Be collisions.