Pion kaon correlations in Au + Au collisions at s(NN)**(1/2) = 130-GeV.

The STAR collaboration Adams, J. ; Adler, C. ; Aggarwal, M.M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 91 (2003) 262302, 2003.
Inspire Record 624731 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.104926

Pion-kaon correlation functions are constructed from central Au+Au data taken at $\sqrt{s_{NN}} = 130$ GeV. The results suggest that pions and kaons are not emitted at the same average space-time point. Space-momentum correlations, i.e. transverse flow, lead to a space-time emission asymmetry of pions and kaons that is consistent with the data. This result provides new independent evidence that the system created at RHIC undergoes a collective transverse expansion.

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Pion-kaon correlation functions and ratios of correlation functions. Errors are statistical only.

Pion-kaon correlation functions and ratios of correlation functions. Errors are statistical only.

Pion-kaon correlation functions and ratios of correlation functions. Errors are statistical only.

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