Centrality and pT dependence of RCP for pions and protons for Au+Au at sqrt(sNN) = 62.4 GeV. For studying the energy dependence, the corresponding RCP for central 0-12% Au+Au at sqrt(sNN) = 200 GeV are shown. RAA for pions at 62.4 GeV (0-10%) and 200 GeV (0-12%) are also shown.

The proton (anti-proton) over pion ratios versus pT at sqrt(sNN) = 62.4 and 200 GeV for central and peripheral collisions.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

Minimum-bias (0–80% of the collision cross section) v2(pT ) for identified hadrons at |η| < 1 from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. To facilitate comparisons between panels, v2 values for inclusive charged hadrons are displayed in each panel. The error bars on the data points represent statistical uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties for the identified particles are shown as shaded bands around v2 = 0.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The unidentified charged hadron, charged pion, $K^0_S$, charged kaon, proton and Λ+Λ v2 as a function of pT for 10%–40%, 0%–10% and 40%–80% of the Au+Au interaction cross section at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. Weak-decay feed-down errors are included in the error bars on the data points while non-flow and tracking error uncertainties are plotted as bands around v2 = 0, which apply to all identified particles. The errors are asymmetric and the portion of the error band above (below) zero represents the negative (positive) error.

The ratio of Λ v2 to Λbar v2. The data are from minimum bias Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 and 200 GeV. The bands show the average values of the ratios within the indicated pT ranges.

The ratio of Λ v2 to Λbar v2. The data are from minimum bias Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 and 200 GeV. The bands show the average values of the ratios within the indicated pT ranges.

The pT integrated ratio of Λ v2 to Λbar v2 for three centrality intervals 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80%. The data are from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 and 200 GeV.

The pT integrated ratio of Λ v2 to Λbar v2 for three centrality intervals 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80%. The data are from Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 and 200 GeV.

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

Identified particle v2 from minimum bias collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV scaled by the number of valence quarks in the hadron (nq) and plotted versus pT/nq (a) and (mT − m0)/nq (b). In each case a polynomial curve is fit to all particles except pions. The ratio of v2/nq to the fit function is shown in the bottom panels (c) and (d).

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

v2/nq scaled by the mean eccentricity of the initial overlap region versus (mT − m0)/nq for 0%–10%, 10%–40%, and 40%–80% most central Au+Au collisions at √sNN = 62.4 GeV.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panels - minimum bias $v_4$ for pions, charged kaons, $K^0_S$, anti-protons and Λ + Λbar at √sNN = 62.4 GeV. In the left panel the solid (dashed) line shows thevalue for $v_2^2$ for pions (kaons). Intheright panel the dashedline is $v_2^2$ for Λ + Λbar. Bottom panels - $v_4$ scaled by $v_2^2$ (points where $v_4$ and $v_2$ fluctuate around zero are not plotted). Grey bands correspond to the fit results described in the text and Table II. The systematic errors on the $v_4/v_2^2$ ratio from nonflow are included in the error bars leading to asymmetric errors.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

Top panel - $v_2$ for pions and protons at √sNN = 62.4 and 17.3 GeV. The 62.4 GeV data are from TOF and dE/dx measurements combined. Middle and bottom panel - ratios of $v_2$ for $\pi^++\pi^-$, $K^0_S$, p+p, Λ+Λbar and at different center-of-mass energies scaled by the values at 62.4 GeV. The grey and yellow bands represent systematic uncertainties in the v2 ratios arising from non-flow effects. The grey bands (above unity) are the uncertainties for the 200 GeV/62.4 GeV data and the yellow bands (below unity) are for the 17.3 GeV/62.4 GeV data.

High transverse-momentum spectra ($p_{T} > 2.5$ GeV/c) of charged pions, protons, and antiprotons for the rapidity regions $|y| < 0.5$ (solid symbols) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (open symbols) for $d+Au$ collisions and various event centrality classes at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

High transverse-momentum spectra ($p_{T} > 2.5$ GeV/c) of charged pions, protons, and antiprotons for the rapidity regions $|y| < 0.5$ (solid symbols) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (open symbols) for $d+Au$ collisions and various event centrality classes at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

High transverse-momentum spectra ($p_{T} > 2.5$ GeV/c) of charged pions, protons, and antiprotons for the rapidity regions $|y| < 0.5$ (solid symbols) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (open symbols) for $d+Au$ collisions and various event centrality classes at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

High transverse-momentum spectra ($p_{T} > 2.5$ GeV/c) of charged pions, protons, and antiprotons for the rapidity regions $|y| < 0.5$ (solid symbols) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (open symbols) for $d+Au$ collisions and various event centrality classes at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

High transverse-momentum spectra ($p_{T} > 2.5$ GeV/c) of charged pions, protons, and antiprotons for the rapidity regions $|y| < 0.5$ (solid symbols) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (open symbols) for $d+Au$ collisions and various event centrality classes at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

High transverse-momentum rapidity asymmetry factor ($Y_{\scriptsize{\mbox{Asym}}}$) for $\pi^{+}+\pi^{-}$ and $p+\bar{p}$ for $|y| < 0.5$ and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ for minimum bias $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV. For comparison the inclusive charged hadron results from STAR [5] are also shown by the curves.

Centrality dependence of high transverse-momentum rapidity asymmetry factor ($Y_{\scriptsize{\mbox{Asym}}}$) for $\pi^{+}+\pi^{-}$ and $p+\bar{p}$ for $|y| < 0.5$ (left panels) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (right panels) for $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

Centrality dependence of high transverse-momentum rapidity asymmetry factor ($Y_{\scriptsize{\mbox{Asym}}}$) for $\pi^{+}+\pi^{-}$ and $p+\bar{p}$ for $|y| < 0.5$ (left panels) and $0.5 < |y| < 1.0$ (right panels) for $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV.

Variation of nuclear modification factor ($R_{CP}$) for $\pi^{+}+\pi^{-}$ and $p+\bar{p}$ with rapidity for $p_{T} > 2.5$ GeV/c for $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV. Also shown for comparison are the $R_{CP}$ values for inclusive charged hadrons as a function of pseudorapidity [5]. The errors shown as boxes are the systematic errors. The error due to number of binary collisions is $\sim 14\%$ and is not shown in the figure.

Variation of $\pi^{-} / \pi^{+}$ and $\bar{p} / p$ with rapidity for $2.5 < p_{T} < 10$ GeV/c for peripheral ($40-100\%$) and n-tag events for $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV. Also shown for comparison are the $\bar{p} / p$ for minimum bias $p+p$ collisions. The boxes are the systematic errors. The ratios for n-tag events are shifted by 0.05 units in rapidity and those for $p+p$ collisions by -0.05 units in rapidity for clarity of presentation.

Variation of $\pi^{-} / \pi^{+}$ and $\bar{p} / p$ with rapidity for $2.5 < p_{T} < 10$ GeV/c for peripheral ($40-100\%$) and n-tag events for $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV. Also shown for comparison are the $\bar{p} / p$ for minimum bias $p+p$ collisions. The boxes are the systematic errors. The ratios for n-tag events are shifted by 0.05 units in rapidity and those for $p+p$ collisions by -0.05 units in rapidity for clarity of presentation.

Variation of double ratio $(\pi^{-} / \pi^{+})_{\scriptsize{\mbox{n-tag}}}/(\pi^{-} / \pi^{+})_{40-100\%}$ and $(\bar{p} / p)_{\scriptsize{\mbox{n-tag}}}/(\bar{p} / p)_{40-100\%}$ with rapidity for $2.5 < p_{T} < 10$ GeV/c for $d+Au$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=200$ GeV. The boxes are the systematic errors.

K0sK0s correlation function

K0sK0s theoretical correlation function

K0sK0s correlation function with fit functions

K0sK0s radius versus pair purity

K0sK0s lambda versus pair purity

K0sK0s radius versus Mean KT

K0sK0s radius versus MT

Corrected mid-rapidity (|y| < 0.5) pT spectra for $K^{+}$, $K^{−}$, $K^{0}_{S}$, Λ, Ξ, and Ω. Λ spectra that have been corrected for feed-down are shown as open symbols in the Λ panel. The dashed lines are fits using Equation 11 except for the $\Omega+\overline{\Omega}$ where the fit uses Equation 9. The error bars displayed include systematic errors while the fits were done using statistical errors only for all species except the charged kaons.

Mid-rapidity (|y| < 0.5) ratios of $\overline{\Lambda}$ to $\Lambda$ and $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$ to $\Xi^{-}$ vs $p_{T}$. The dashed lines in 10(b) and 10(c) are the errorweighted means over the measured $p_{T}$ range, 0.882±0.017 for $\overline{\Lambda}/\Lambda$, 0.921±0.062 for $\overline{\Xi}/\Xi$. Figure 10(a) shows the $p_{T}$ averaged ratio for our measured species compared with measurements from Au+Au. The error bars are statistical only. The dashed line in 10(a) is at unity for reference.

Mid-rapidity (|y| < 0.5) ratios of $\overline{\Lambda}$ to $\Lambda$ and $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$ to $\Xi^{-}$ vs $p_{T}$. The dashed lines in 10(b) and 10(c) are the errorweighted means over the measured $p_{T}$ range, 0.882±0.017 for $\overline{\Lambda}/\Lambda$, 0.921±0.062 for $\overline{\Xi}/\Xi$. Figure 10(a) shows the $p_{T}$ averaged ratio for our measured species compared with measurements from Au+Au. The error bars are statistical only. The dashed line in 10(a) is at unity for reference.

Mid-rapidity (|y| < 0.5) ratios of $\overline{\Lambda}$ to $\Lambda$ and $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$ to $\Xi^{-}$ vs $p_{T}$. The dashed lines in 10(b) and 10(c) are the errorweighted means over the measured $p_{T}$ range, 0.882±0.017 for $\overline{\Lambda}/\Lambda$, 0.921±0.062 for $\overline{\Xi}/\Xi$. Figure 10(a) shows the $p_{T}$ averaged ratio for our measured species compared with measurements from Au+Au. The error bars are statistical only. The dashed line in 10(a) is at unity for reference.

⟨$p_{T}$⟩ vs particle mass for different particles measured by STAR. Error bars include systematic errors. The ISR parameterization is given in reference [32]

⟨$p_{T}$⟩ vs charged multiplicity for $K^{+}$, $K^{−}$, $K^{0}_{S}$, $\Lambda+\overline{\Lambda}$, and $\Xi+\overline{\Xi}$. The points for $\Xi+\overline{\Xi}$ have been determined using only the measured region. The error bars are statistical only. See text for more details.

Ratios of multiplicity binned spectra to minimum bias spectra ($R_{pp}$) for $K^{0}_{S}$ and Λ and the ratio of the Λ spectrum to the $K^{0}_{S}$ spectrum in each multiplicity bin. See text for further details.

Ratios of multiplicity binned spectra to minimum bias spectra ($R_{pp}$) for $K^{0}_{S}$ and Λ and the ratio of the Λ spectrum to the $K^{0}_{S}$ spectrum in each multiplicity bin. See text for further details.

Ratios of multiplicity binned spectra to minimum bias spectra ($R_{pp}$) for $K^{0}_{S}$ and Λ and the ratio of the Λ spectrum to the $K^{0}_{S}$ spectrum in each multiplicity bin. See text for further details.

Parameters of ratio data to statistical model fit using THERMUS. Filled circles are ratios from $\sqrt{s}$=200 GeV collisions in STAR. Solid lines are the results from the statis- tical model fit. All ratios to the left of the vertical line were used in the fit. The $(\Omega^{-}+\overline{\Omega^{+}})/\Xi^{-}$ ratio was then predicted from the fit results. The dashed lines in the lower panel are guides for the eye at 1 σ.

Parameters of ratio data to statistical model fit using THERMUS. Filled circles are ratios from $\sqrt{s}$=200 GeV collisions in STAR. Solid lines are the results from the statis- tical model fit. All ratios to the left of the vertical line were used in the fit. The $(\Omega^{-}+\overline{\Omega^{+}})/\Xi^{-}$ ratio was then predicted from the fit results. The dashed lines in the lower panel are guides for the eye at 1 σ.

FIG. 2: a) left side: The correlation data for the ratio of the histograms of same-event-pairs to mixed-event-pairs for unlike-sign charged pairs, shown in a two-dimensional (2-D) perspective plot $\Delta\phi$ - $\Delta\eta$. The plot was normalized to a mean of 1. b) right side: The similar correlation data for like-sign charge pairs.

FIG. 3: a) left side: Folded correlation data for unlike-sign charge pairs on $\Delta\phi$ and $\Delta\eta$ based on demonstrated symmetries in the data. This increases the statistics in a typical bin by a factor of four. Henceforth we will be dealing with folded data only. b) right side: Similar folded data for like-sign charge pairs.

FIG. 3: a) left side: Folded correlation data for unlike-sign charge pairs on $\Delta\phi$ and $\Delta\eta$ based on demonstrated symmetries in the data. This increases the statistics in a typical bin by a factor of four. Henceforth we will be dealing with folded data only. b) right side: Similar folded data for like-sign charge pairs.

FIG. 4: “(Color online)”a) left side: The 2 dimensional (2-D) approximately gaussian signal shape equation (4) from the fit to the normalized and folded unlike-sign charge pairs signal data. b) right side: The unlike-sign charge pairs signal data corresponding to the adjoining signal function on the left side.

FIG. 4: “(Color online)”a) left side: The 2 dimensional (2-D) approximately gaussian signal shape equation (4) from the fit to the normalized and folded unlike-sign charge pairs signal data. b) right side: The unlike-sign charge pairs signal data corresponding to the adjoining signal function on the left side.

FIG. 5 :“(Color online)”a) left side: A perspective plot of the fit to the 2-D like-sign charge pairs signal shape of equation (5). b) right side: Like-sign charge pairs signal data corresponding to the adjacent signal fit on the left side.

FIG. 5: “(Color online)”a) left side: A perspective plot of the fit to the 2-D like-sign charge pairs signal shape of equation (5). b) right side: Like-sign charge pairs signal data corresponding to the adjacent signal fit on the left side.

FIG. 6: “(Color online)”a) left side: The charge dependent (CD) signal shape is a 2 dimensional (2-D) approximate gaussian which is symmetrical. The average gaussian width is 27.5$^{\circ}$ $\pm$ 3.2$^{\circ}$ (0.48 $\pm$ 0.056 rad) both in $\Delta\phi$ and $\Delta\eta$. Thus we are observing a greater probability for unlike-sign charge pairs of particles than for like-sign charge pairs emitted randomly on 2-D $\eta\phi$ directions. b) right side: The CD signal data corresponding to the adjacent signal fit on the left.

FIG. 6: “(Color online)”a) left side: The charge dependent (CD) signal shape is a 2 dimensional (2-D) approximate gaussian which is symmetrical. The average gaussian width is 27.5$^{\circ}$ $\pm$ 3.2$^{\circ}$ (0.48 $\pm$ 0.056 rad) both in $\Delta\phi$ and $\Delta\eta$. Thus we are observing a greater probability for unlike-sign charge pairs of particles than for like-sign charge pairs emitted randomly on 2-D $\eta\phi$ directions. b) right side: The CD signal data corresponding to the adjacent signal fit on the left.

FIG. 7: “(Color online)”a) left side: The fit to the charge independent (CI) signal shape which is the sum of the fits of like-sign plus unlike-sign charge pairs signals. The 2-D gaussian equivalent RMS signal has a $\Delta\phi$ width of about 32$^{\circ}$ (0.52 rad), and $\Delta\eta$ width of about 66$^{\circ}$ (1.15 rad) which is about double the $\Delta\phi$ width. b) right side: The CI signal data corresponding to the adjacent fit on the left.

FIG. 7: “(Color online)”a) left side: The fit to the charge independent (CI) signal shape which is the sum of the fits of like-sign plus unlike-sign charge pairs signals. The 2-D gaussian equivalent RMS signal has a $\Delta\phi$ width of about 32$^{\circ}$ (0.52 rad), and $\Delta\eta$ width of about 66$^{\circ}$ (1.15 rad) which is about double the $\Delta\phi$ width. b) right side: The CI signal data corresponding to the adjacent fit on the left.

FIG. 8: a) left side: The charge independent (CI) signal data with the lower range of elliptic flow amplitude and the best $\chi^2$ (the same as Figure 7b) plotted as a 2-D perspective plot on $\Delta\phi$ vs. $\Delta\eta$. b) right side: The charge independent (CI) signal data with our maximum elliptic flow amplitude used in our analysis ($\chi^2$ was worse by 1$\sigma$).

FIG. 8: a) left side: The charge independent (CI) signal data with the lower range of elliptic flow amplitude and the best $\chi^2$ (the same as Figure 7b) plotted as a 2-D perspective plot on $\Delta\phi$ vs. $\Delta\eta$. b) right side: The charge independent (CI) signal data with our maximum elliptic flow amplitude used in our analysis ($\chi^2$ was worse by 1$\sigma$).

(a) The corrected integrated yield $dN/dy$ at mid-rapidity for $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$ , $\overline{\Lambda}$ and $\overline{p}$ divided by $N_{part}$, normalized to the most peripheral centrality interval (60 − 80%), plotted as a function of $N_{part}$. The gray, black and dashed bands represent the errors on the normalization to the most peripheral bin for the $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$, $\overline{\Lambda}$ and $\overline{p}$. Other errors shown are statistical only. (b) $\gamma_{s}$ as a function of $N_{part}$ calculated from thermal model fits to the measured particle yields ($\pi$,K,p [24], $\Lambda$, $\Xi$, $\Omega$ and their anti-particles) at 200 GeV. Values for $e^{+}+e^{−}$ and $p+\overline{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 91 and 200 GeV respectively and for Pb+Pb SPS collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 17.2 GeV are shown for comparison [26, 27, 28].

(a) The corrected integrated yield $dN/dy$ at mid-rapidity for $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$ , $\overline{\Lambda}$ and $\overline{p}$ divided by $N_{part}$, normalized to the most peripheral centrality interval (60 − 80%), plotted as a function of $N_{part}$. The gray, black and dashed bands represent the errors on the normalization to the most peripheral bin for the $\overline{\Xi}^{+}$, $\overline{\Lambda}$ and $\overline{p}$. Other errors shown are statistical only. (b) $\gamma_{s}$ as a function of $N_{part}$ calculated from thermal model fits to the measured particle yields ($\pi$,K,p [24], $\Lambda$, $\Xi$, $\Omega$ and their anti-particles) at 200 GeV. Values for $e^{+}+e^{−}$ and $p+\overline{p}$ collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 91 and 200 GeV respectively and for Pb+Pb SPS collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 17.2 GeV are shown for comparison [26, 27, 28].

$R_{CP}$ for $\Xi^{-}+\overline{\Xi}^{+}$ and $\Omega^{-}+\overline{\Omega}^{+}$ at mid-rapidity (centrality interval : 0 − 5% vs. 40 − 60%). A dashed line for charged hadrons and gray band for $\Lambda^{-}+\overline{\Lambda}$ are shown as comparison. The gray rectangles represent participant and binary scalings.

Nuclear modification factors Rcp for $\pi^{+}$ + $\pi^{-}$ and p + $\bar{p}$ in 200 GeV AuAu collisions.

Nuclear modification factors Rcp for $\pi^{+}$ + $\pi^{-}$ and p + $\bar{p}$ in 200 GeV AuAu collisions.

Nuclear modification factors Rcp for $\pi^{+}$ + $\pi^{-}$ and p + $\bar{p}$ in 200 GeV AuAu collisions.

The $\pi^{-}$/$\pi{+}$ and $\bar{p}$/p ratios in 12 $\%$ central, MB Au+Au and d+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s}_{NN}$ = 200 GeV. Errors are statistical and point-to-point systematic.

The p/$\pi^{+}$ and $\bar{p}$/$\pi^{-}$ ratios from d+Au and Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s}_{NN}$ = 200 GeV. The systematic uncertainties for 60-80$\%$ Au+Au collisions are similar.

FIG. 7. Left: Parameters $n$ and $n_{h} / \tilde{n}_{s}$ vs $\hat{n}_{\mathrm{ch}}$ from free $\chi^{2}$ fits (solid symbols) in Table I. The open symbols represent similar free fits but with $\bar{y}_{t}$ held fixed at $2.65$ (see text for discussion). The bands represent the corresponding two-component fixed parametrizations with their stated errors also given in Table $I$. Right: Ratio $n_{h}\left(\hat{n}_{\mathrm{ch}}\right) / n_{s}\left(\hat{n}_{\mathrm{ch}}\right)$ derived from integrals in Fig. 4 (left panel) (open squares) and from Gaussian amplitudes in Fig. 5 (left panel) (solid dots). The dashed and dotted lines have slopes $0.105$ and $0.095$, respectively. The solid curve is described in the text. NOTE: For points with invisible error bars, the point size was considered as an absolute upper limit for the uncertainty.

FIG. 8. $\left\langle p_{t}\right\rangle\left(\hat{n}_{\mathrm{ch}}\right)$ derived from the two-component $H_{0}$ Gaussian amplitudes (solid dots), from the running integrals (open squares), and from power-law fits to STAR and UA1 data (open FIG. 8. $\left\langle p_{t}\right\rangle\left(\hat{n}_{\mathrm{ch}}\right)$ derived from the two-component $H_{0}$ Gaussian amplitudes (solid dots), from the running integrals (open squares), and from power-law fits to STAR and UA1 data (open circles, triangles). The solid and dotted lines correspond to Eq. (6) with $\alpha=0.0095$ and $0.015$, respectively.circles, triangles). The solid and dotted lines correspond to Eq. (6) with $\alpha=0.0095$ and $0.015$, respectively. NOTE 1: For points with invisible error bars, the point size was considered as an absolute upper limit for the uncertainty. NOTE 2: The "ext" uncertainty corresponds to the systematic uncertainty of the extrapolation of the particle yield below $p_T < 0.2 GeV/c$ (hatched region).

$\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ dependence of $<p_t>$ fluctuations for central collisions and STAR full acceptance. CERES fluctuation data (12.3 and 17.3 GeV) were linearly extrapolated to the STAR $\eta$ acceptance

Hijing-1.37 $<p_t>$ fluctuations for central collisions and the STAR acceptance at three energies, for quench-on, quench-off and jets-off collisions.

Trigger-normalized fragment distribution $D(z_T)$ with $8 < p_T^{trig} < 15$ GeV/c for near-side ($|\Delta\phi-\pi|$<0.63) correlations in Au+Au collisions at 200 GeV.

Trigger-normalized fragment distribution $D(z_T)$ with $8 < p_T^{trig} < 15$ GeV/c for away-side ($|\Delta\phi-\pi|$<0.63) correlations in d+Au and Au+Au collisions at 200 GeV.

Coincidence probability versus azimuthal angle difference between the forward $\pi^{0}$ and a leading charged particle at midrapidity with $p_{T}$ > 0.5 GeV/c. The left (right) column is p+p (d+Au) data. The curves are fits described in the text, including the area of the back-to-back peak (S).

Coincidence probability versus azimuthal angle difference between the forward $\pi^{0}$ and a leading charged particle at midrapidity with $p_{T}$ > 0.5 GeV/c. The left (right) column is p+p (d+Au) data. The curves are fits described in the text, including the area of the back-to-back peak (S).

Coincidence probability versus azimuthal angle difference between the forward $\pi^{0}$ and a leading charged particle at midrapidity with $p_{T}$ > 0.5 GeV/c. The left (right) column is p+p (d+Au) data. The curves are fits described in the text, including the area of the back-to-back peak (S).

Coincidence probability versus azimuthal angle difference between the forward $\pi^{0}$ and a leading charged particle at midrapidity with $p_{T}$ > 0.5 GeV/c. The left (right) column is p+p (d+Au) data. The curves are fits described in the text, including the area of the back-to-back peak (S).

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^+$ production in d+Au collisions with centrality 20-40% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^+$ production in d+Au collisions with centrality 40-100% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^-$ production in d+Au minbias events in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^-$ production in p+p NSD events in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^-$ production in d+Au collisions with centrality 0-20% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^-$ production in d+Au collisions with centrality 20-40% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for $\pi^-$ production in d+Au collisions with centrality 40-100% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for proton production in d+Au minbias events in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for proton production in p+p NSD events in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for proton production in d+Au collisions with centrality 0-20% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for proton production in d+Au collisions with centrality 20-40% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for proton production in d+Au collisions with centrality 40-100% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for pbar production in d+Au minbias events in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for pbar production in p+p NSD events in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for pbar production in d+Au collisions with centrality 0-20% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for pbar production in d+Au collisions with centrality 20-40% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Transverse momentum distribution for pbar production in d+Au collisions with centrality 40-100% in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$.

Nuclear modification factors $R_{dAu}$ for $\pi^+$ + $\pi^-$ production in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$. There is an overall additional normalization uncertainty of the order of 17%. For the measurement of $R_{dAu}$ there is an additional uncertainty of 5% due to uncertainty on $N_{bin}$ for minbias collisions.

Nuclear modification factors $R_{dAu}$ for $p + \bar{p}$ production in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$. There is an overall additional normalization uncertainty of the order of 17%. For the measurement of $R_{dAu}$ there is an additional uncertainty of 5% due to uncertainty on $N_{bin}$ for minbias collisions.

Ratios of $ \pi^-/\pi^+ $ in DEUT AU and P P minbias collisions in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$. In addition there are approximately 7% correlated errors for the ratios in P P collisions and about 10% in the DEUT AU collisions.

Ratios of $ \bar{p}/p $ in DEUT AU and P P minbias collisions in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$. In addition there are approximately 7% correlated errors for the ratios in P P collisions and about 10% in the DEUT AU collisions.

Ratios of $ p/\pi^+ $ in DEUT AU and P P minbias collisions in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$. In addition there are approximately 7% correlated errors for the ratios in P P collisions and about 10% in the DEUT AU collisions.

Ratios of $ \bar{p}/\pi^- $ in DEUT AU and P P minbias collisions in the mid rapidity region, $|y|<0.5$. In addition there are approximately 7% correlated errors for the ratios in P P collisions and about 10% in the DEUT AU collisions.

(Color Online) Variation of $N_{ch}$ normalized to the number of collisions in the FTPC coverage $(2.9 \leq \eta \leq 3.9)$ and $N_{\gamma}$ normalized to number of collisions, in the PMD coverage $(2.3 \leq \eta \leq 3.7)$ as a function of $N_{coll}$. The lower band shows the uncertainty in the ratio due to uncertainties in $N_{coll}$ calculations.

(Color Online) $dN/d\eta$ for charged particles and photons for Au + Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 62.4 GeV for various event centrality classes.

(Color Online) $dN/d\eta$ for charged particles and photons for Au + Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 62.4 GeV for various event centrality classes.

(Color Online) Half width at half maximum of the pseudorapidity distributions ($\eta_{h}$) of charged particles as a function of total charged particle multiplicity ($N_{T}$) normalized to the center of mass energy. The Au + Au collision data are from the PHOBOS [8] experiment and p + p collision data are from the ISR [31] experiments.

(Color Online) Half width at half maximum of the pseudorapidity distributions ($\eta_{h}$) of charged particles as a function of total charged particle multiplicity ($N_{T}$) normalized to the center of mass energy. The Au + Au collision data are from the PHOBOS [8] experiment and p + p collision data are from the ISR [31] experiments.

(Color Online) Variation of $dN_{ch}/d\eta$ normalized to $N_{part}$ with $\eta – y_{beam}$ for central and peripheral collisions for positively charged hadrons ($h^{+}$) and negatively charged hadrons ($h^{−}$).

(Color Online) The top panel shows the variation of pion rapidity density normalized to $N_{part}$ with $y – y_{beam}$ for central collisions at various collision energies. Also shown is the estimated $dN_{\pi^{0}}/dy$ obtained from $dN\_{\gamma}/dy$ normalized to $N_{part}$. The bottom panel shows the variation of net proton rapidity density normalized to $N_{part}$ with $y – y_{beam}$ for central collisions at various collision energies.

(Color Online) The top panel shows the variation of pion rapidity density normalized to $N_{part}$ with $y – y_{beam}$ for central collisions at various collision energies. Also shown is the estimated $dN_{\pi^{0}}/dy$ obtained from $dN\_{\gamma}/dy$ normalized to $N_{part}$. The bottom panel shows the variation of net proton rapidity density normalized to $N_{part}$ with $y – y_{beam}$ for central collisions at various collision energies.

The purity and momentum-resolution corrected correlation functions $C_{true}(k^{*})$ for $p-\Lambda$, $\bar{p}-\bar{\Lambda}$ (a), $\bar{p}-\Lambda$, $p-\bar{\Lambda}$ (b). Curves correspond to fits done using the Lednicky and Lyuboshitz analytical model [12].

$(p-\Lambda) \oplus (\bar{p}-\bar{\Lambda})$ and $(\bar{p}-\Lambda) \oplus (p-\bar{\Lambda})$ combined correlation functions. Correlation functions are corrected for purity and momentum resolution. Curves correspond to fits done using the Lednicky and Lyuboshitz analytical model [12].

The combined $(\bar{p}-\Lambda) \oplus (p-\bar{\Lambda})$ spin-averaged $s$-wave scattering length compared with the previous measurements for the $p-\bar{p}$ system [24-27]. The curves show the one standard deviation contours. Note that for $(\bar{p}-\Lambda) \oplus (p-\bar{\Lambda})$ only, one should read $0.1973 \times \mbox{Im}f_{0}$ instead of $\mbox{Im}f_{0}$ on the x-axis.

The combined $(\bar{p}-\Lambda) \oplus (p-\bar{\Lambda})$ spin-averaged $s$-wave scattering length compared with the previous measurements for the $p-\bar{p}$ system [24-27]. The curves show the one standard deviation contours. Note that for $(\bar{p}-\Lambda) \oplus (p-\bar{\Lambda})$ only, one should read $0.1973 \times \mbox{Im}f_{0}$ instead of $\mbox{Im}f_{0}$ on the x-axis.

Pion source size [5] compared with proton and lambda source sizes as a function of the mean transverse mass $(\langle m_{t}\rangle)$ The curve shows the $\langle m_{t}\rangle^{-1/2}$ dependence with an arbitrary normalization.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity, for centrality 10%-70%.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity, for centrality 10%-70%.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity, for centrality 10%-70%.

$v_1$ versus rapidity for charged particles.

$v_1$ versus rapidity for pions.

$v_1$ versus rapidity for protons.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity for the 60-70% and 70-80% centrality classes.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity for the 10-20%, 20-30%, 30-40%, 40-50% and 50-60% centrality classes.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity for the 5-10% centrality class.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of pseudorapidity for the 0-5% centrality class.

$v_1${3} versus $p_t$ measured in the main TPC (|$\eta$| < 1.3), for centrality 10%-70%.

$v_1${3} versus $p_t$ measured in the Forward TPC (2.5 < |$\eta$| < 4.0), for different centralities.

Directed flow of charged particles as a function of impact parameter for the mid-pseudorapidity region (|$\eta$| < 1.3) and the forward pseudorapidity region (2.5 < |$\eta$| < 4.0.

Charged particle $v_1$ for Au+Au collisions (10%-70%) at 200 GeV as a function of $\eta-y_{beam}$.

Charged particle $v_1$ for Au+Au collisions (10%-70%) at 62.4 GeV as a function of $\eta-y_{beam}$.

Charged particle $v_1$ for Pb+Pb collisions (12.5%-33.5%) at 17.2 GeV as a function of $y-y_{beam}$.

Average transverse momentum per event for Au+Au at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 200 GeV for the 5% most central collisions.

$<\Delta p_{t,i}\Delta p_{t,j}>$ as a function of centrality and incident energy for Au+Au collisions compared with HIJING results.

(d$N/\textrm{d}\eta)<\Delta p_{t,i}\Delta p_{t,j}>$ as a function of centrality and incident energy for Au+Au collisions compared with HIJING results.

$(<\Delta p_{t,i}\Delta p_{t,j}>)^{1/2}/<<p_{t}>>$ as a function of centrality and incident energy for Au+Au collisions compared with HIJING results.

$(<\Delta p_{t,i}\Delta p_{t,j}>)^{1/2}/<<p_{t}>>$ as a function of incident energy for 0-5% most central Au+Au collisions compared with CERES results.

$v_2(p_T)$ of $\Xi^{-} + \Xi^{+}$ and $\Omega^{-} + \Omega^{+}$ from 200 GeV Au+Au minimum bias collisions.

Number of quark ($n_q$) scaled $v_2$ as a function of scaled $p_T$ for $\Xi^{-} + \Xi^{+}$ and $\Omega^{-} + \Omega^{+}$ from 200 GeV Au+Au minimum bias collisions.

Dphi correlation functions for 2 < pT < 4 GEV/c and 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Deta correlation functions for 0.15 < pT < 4 GEV/c and 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Deta correlation functions for 0.15<pT<4 GEV/c and 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Deta awayside correlation functions for 0.15 < pT < 4 GEV/c and 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Deta correlation functions for 2<pT<4 GEV/c and 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Dphi correlation functions for 2<pT<4 GEV/c and 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Associated multiplicity vs centrality for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Associated multiplicity vs centrality for 6 < p_T^trig < 10 GEV/c.

Associated total p_T vs centrality for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Associated total p_T vs centrality for 6 < p_T^trig < 10 GEV/c.

Near-side associated charged hadron p_T spectra for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Near-side associated charged hadron p_T spectra for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Near-side associated charged hadron p_T spectra for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side associated charged hadron p_T spectra for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side associated charged hadron p_T spectra for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side associated charged hadron p_T spectra for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Near-side AA/pp ratio for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Near-side AA/pp ratio for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side AA/pp ratio for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side AA/pp ratio for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side associated <p_T> vs centrality for 4 < p_T^trig < 6 GEV/c.

Away-side associated <p_T> vs centrality for 6 < p_T^trig < 10 GEV/c.

The $K^{*0}$ mass (upper panel) and width (lower panel) as a function of $p_T$ for minimum bias $p + p$ interactions and for central Au+Au collisions. The solid straight lines are the standard $K^{*0}$ mass (896.1 MeV/$c^2$ ) and width (50.7 MeV/$c^2$), respectively. The dashed and dotted curves are the MC results in minimum bias $p+p$ and for central Au+Au collisions, respectively, after considering detector effects and kinematic cuts. The grey shadows (caps) indicate the systematic uncertainties for the measurement in minimum bias $p + p$ interactions (central Au+Au collisions).

The $K^{*0}$ mass (upper panel) and width (lower panel) as a function of $p_T$ for minimum bias $p + p$ interactions and for central Au+Au collisions. The solid straight lines are the standard $K^{*0}$ mass (896.1 MeV/$c^2$ ) and width (50.7 MeV/$c^2$), respectively. The dashed and dotted curves are the MC results in minimum bias $p+p$ and for central Au+Au collisions, respectively, after considering detector effects and kinematic cuts. The grey shadows (caps) indicate the systematic uncertainties for the measurement in minimum bias $p + p$ interactions (central Au+Au collisions).

The $K^{*0}$ mass (upper panel) and width (lower panel) as a function of $p_T$ for minimum bias $p + p$ interactions and for central Au+Au collisions. The solid straight lines are the standard $K^{*0}$ mass (896.1 MeV/$c^2$ ) and width (50.7 MeV/$c^2$), respectively. The dashed and dotted curves are the MC results in minimum bias $p+p$ and for central Au+Au collisions, respectively, after considering detector effects and kinematic cuts. The grey shadows (caps) indicate the systematic uncertainties for the measurement in minimum bias $p + p$ interactions (central Au+Au collisions).

The $K^{*0}$ mass (upper panel) and width (lower panel) as a function of $p_T$ for minimum bias $p + p$ interactions and for central Au+Au collisions. The solid straight lines are the standard $K^{*0}$ mass (896.1 MeV/$c^2$ ) and width (50.7 MeV/$c^2$), respectively. The dashed and dotted curves are the MC results in minimum bias $p+p$ and for central Au+Au collisions, respectively, after considering detector effects and kinematic cuts. The grey shadows (caps) indicate the systematic uncertainties for the measurement in minimum bias $p + p$ interactions (central Au+Au collisions).

The $K_S^0\pi^\pm$ invariant mass distribution integrated over the $K^{*\pm}$ $p_T$ for minimum bias $p + p$ collisions (upper panel) and for the $50-80\%$ of the inelastic hadronic Au+Au crosssection (lower panel) after the mixed-event background subtraction. The solid curves are fits to Eq. 10 and the dashed lines are the linear function representing the residual background.

The $K^{*0}$ and $K^{*\pm}$ reconstruction efficiency multiplied by the detector acceptance as a function of $p_T$ in minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions.

The $K^{*0}$ and $K^{*\pm}$ reconstruction efficiency multiplied by the detector acceptance as a function of $p_T$ in minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions.

The $K^{*0}$ and $K^{*\pm}$ reconstruction efficiency multiplied by the detector acceptance as a function of $p_T$ in minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions.

The $K^{*0}$ and $K^{*\pm}$ reconstruction efficiency multiplied by the detector acceptance as a function of $p_T$ in minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions.

The $(K^* + \bar{K^*})/2$ invariant yields as a function of $m_T − m_0$ for |y| < 0.5 from minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions. The top $10\% $central data have been multiplied by two for clarity. The lines are fits to Eq. 12. The errors shown are the quadratic sum of statistical and systematic (in the level of $10\% $) uncertainties.

The $(K^* + \bar{K^*})/2$ invariant yields as a function of $m_T − m_0$ for |y| < 0.5 from minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions. The top $10\% $central data have been multiplied by two for clarity. The lines are fits to Eq. 12. The errors shown are the quadratic sum of statistical and systematic (in the level of $10\% $) uncertainties.

The $(K^* + \bar{K^*})/2$ invariant yields as a function of $m_T − m_0$ for |y| < 0.5 from minimum bias $p + p$ and different centralities in Au+Au collisions. The top $10\% $central data have been multiplied by two for clarity. The lines are fits to Eq. 12. The errors shown are the quadratic sum of statistical and systematic (in the level of $10\% $) uncertainties.

(Color online) The invariant yields for both $(K^{*0} + \bar{K^{*0}})/2$ and $(K^{*+} + K^{*-})/2$ as a function of $p_T$ for |y| < 0.5 in minimum bias $p + p$ interactions. The dotted curve is the fit to the power-law function from Equation 13 for $p_T$ > 0.5 GeV/$c$ and extended to lower values of $p_T$ . The dashed curve is the $K^{*0}$ spectrum fit to the exponential function from Equation 12 and extended to higher values of $p_T$ . The dashed-dotted curve is the fit to the Levy function from Equation 14 for $p_T$ < 4 GeV/$c$. Errors are statistical only.

(Color online) The invariant yields for both $(K^{*0} + \bar{K^{*0}})/2$ and $(K^{*+} + K^{*-})/2$ as a function of $p_T$ for |y| < 0.5 in minimum bias $p + p$ interactions. The dotted curve is the fit to the power-law function from Equation 13 for $p_T$ > 0.5 GeV/$c$ and extended to lower values of $p_T$ . The dashed curve is the $K^{*0}$ spectrum fit to the exponential function from Equation 12 and extended to higher values of $p_T$ . The dashed-dotted curve is the fit to the Levy function from Equation 14 for $p_T$ < 4 GeV/$c$. Errors are statistical only.

(Color online) The $K^*$ $<p_T>$ as a function of $dN_{ch}/d\eta$ compared to that of $\pi^−$, $K^−$, and $p$ for minimum bias $p+p$ (solid symbols) and Au+Au (open symbols) collisions. The errors shown are the quadratic sum of the statistical and systematic uncertainties.

The $K^*/K$ (upper panel) and $\phi/K^*$ (lower panel) yield ratios as a function of the c.m. system energies. The yield ratios for central Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=130 [35] and 200 GeV and minimum bias $p+p$ interactions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=200 GeV are compared to measurements from e+e- at sqrt(s) of 10.45 GeV [48], 29 GeV [49] and 91 GeV [50,51], pbar-p at sqrt(s) of 5.6 GeV [52] and pp at sqrt(s) of 27.5 GeV [53], 52.5 GeV [54] and 63 GeV [55]. The errors at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=130 and 200 GeV correspond to the quadratic sum of the statistical and systematic errors.

The $K^*/K$ (upper panel) and $\phi/K^*$ (lower panel) yield ratios as a function of the c.m. system energies. The yield ratios for central Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=130 [35] and 200 GeV and minimum bias $p+p$ interactions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=200 GeV are compared to measurements from e+e- at sqrt(s) of 10.45 GeV [48], 29 GeV [49] and 91 GeV [50,51], pbar-p at sqrt(s) of 5.6 GeV [52] and pp at sqrt(s) of 27.5 GeV [53], 52.5 GeV [54] and 63 GeV [55]. The errors at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=130 and 200 GeV correspond to the quadratic sum of the statistical and systematic errors.

The $K^{*0}$ v2 (filled stars) as a function of $p_T$ for minimum bias Au+Au collisions compared to the $K^{0}_S$ (open triangles), $\Lambda$ (open circles), and charged hadron (open diamonds) $v_2$. The errors shown are statistical only.

The $K^*$ $R_{AA}$ (filled triangles) and $R_{CP}$ (filled circles) as a function of $p_T$ compared to the $K^{0}_S$ (open circles) and $\Lambda$ (open triangles) $R_{CP}$. The errors shown are statistical only. The dashed line represents the number of binary collisions scaling. The widths of the grey bands represent the systematic uncertainties of $R_{AA}$ (left) and $R_{CP}$ (right) due to the model calculations of $N_{bin}$.

HBT parameters for the three possible fitting procedures to the correlation functions described in this paper depending on how Coulomb interaction is taken into account from the 0-5% most central events.

HBT parameters for the three possible fitting procedures to the correlation functions described in this paper depending on how Coulomb interaction is taken into account from the 0-5% most central events.

HBT parameters for the three possible fitting procedures to the correlation functions described in this paper depending on how Coulomb interaction is taken into account from the 0-5% most central events.

HBT parameters for the three possible fitting procedures to the correlation functions described in this paper depending on how Coulomb interaction is taken into account from the 0-5% most central events.

1D correlation function for pi+pi- compared to standard, Bowler-Sinyukov, and a thoretical calculation that includes Coulomb and strong interactions.

Momentum resolution for pions at midrapidity expressed by the widths dp_T/p_T, dphi and dtheta as a function of p.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, without and with the reaction plane resolution applied, for two different centrality-kT ranges. 20-30%, 0.15 < kT < 0.25, RP uncorrected.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, without and with the reaction plane resolution applied, for two different centrality-kT ranges. 20-30%, 0.15 < kT < 0.25, RP res. corrected.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, without and with the reaction plane resolution applied, for two different centrality-kT ranges. 10-20%, 0.35 < kT < 0.45, RP uncorrected.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, without and with the reaction plane resolution applied, for two different centrality-kT ranges. 10-20%, 0.35 < kT < 0.45, RP res. uncorrected.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, for the case where the lambda parameter is averaged and fixed in the fit, and the case where lambda is a free fit parameter for each Phi. 20-30%, 0.15 < kT < 0.25, fixed lambda.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, for the case where the lambda parameter is averaged and fixed in the fit, and the case where lambda is a free fit parameter for each Phi. 20-30%, 0.15 < kT < 0.25, lambda varied.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, for the case where the lambda parameter is averaged and fixed in the fit, and the case where lambda is a free fit parameter for each Phi. 10-20%, 0.35 < kT < 0.45, lambda fixed.

Squared HBT radii relative to the reaction plane angle, for the case where the lambda parameter is averaged and fixed in the fit, and the case where lambda is a free fit parameter for each Phi. 10-20%, 0.35 < kT < 0.45, lambda varied.

Fourier coefficients as a function of the maximum fraction of merged hits for the 5% most central events and kT between 150 and 250 MeV/c.

Projections of the 3 dimensional correlation function and fits to Eq. (10) and with the Edgeworth expansion to Eq. (17) to 6th order.

HBT parameters for the 0-5% most central events for fits to Eq. (10) and to Eq. (17) with no expansion.

HBT parameters for the 0-5% most central events for fits to Eq. (10) and to Eq. (17) upto 4th order expansion.

HBT parameters for the 0-5% most central events for fits to Eq. (10) and to Eq. (17) upto 6th order expansion.

HBT parameters for the 0-5% most central events for pi+pi+ and pi-pi- correlation functions.

HBT parameters from STAR and PHENIX at the same beam energy for the 0-30% most central events.

Energy dependence of the pi- HBT parameters for central Au+Au, Pb+Pb, and Pb+Au collisions at midrapidity and k_T ~ 0.2 GeV/c.

HBT parameters vs. m_T for 6 different centralities.

Fourier coefficients of azimuthal oscillations of HBT radii vs. numer of participating nucleons, for pi+ and pi- pairs separately (0.25 < kT < 0.35 GeV/c).

Comparison between the HBT radii obtained from the azimuthally integrated (traditional) HBT analysis and the 0th-order Fourier coefficients from the azimuthally-sensitive HBT analysis.

HBT radius parametres for 6 different centralities.

Extracted parameters R' and alpha, from the power-law fits to the HBT radius parameters.

Extracted freeze-out source radius extracted from a blast wave fit; source radius Rgeom from fits to Rside; and 2*Rside for the lowest k_T bin as a function of the number of participants.

HBT parameter Rside.

R - Rinitial (top panel) and R/Rinitial (bottom panel) for the azimuthally integrated analysis for the azimuthally-sensitive case vs. number of participants.

R - Rinitial (top panel) and R/Rinitial (bottom panel) for in the x (in-plane) and y (out-of-plane) directions for the azimuthally-sensitive case vs. number of participants.

R - Rinitial for the azimuthally integrated analysis for the azimuthally-sensitive case vs. (dN/dy)/Rinitial.

R - Rinitial in the x (in-plane) direction for the azimuthally-sensitive case vs. (dN/dy)/Rinitial.

R - Rinitial in the y (out-of-plane) direction for the azimuthally-sensitive case vs. (dN/dy)/Rinitial.

Longitudinal HBT radius Rl.

Evolution time tau vs. number of participants as extracted from a fit to Rl, lines in Fig. 26 (triangles), and from a blast wave fit to HBT parameters and spectra (circles).

R - Rinital for the azimuthally integrated analysis and for the in-plane and out-of-plane directions vs. beta_T,max*tau.

R - Rinital for the azimuthally integrated analysis and for the in-plane and out-of-plane directions vs. beta_T,max*tau.

R - Rinital for the azimuthally integrated analysis and for the in-plane and out-of-plane directions vs. beta_T,max*tau.

Emission duration time dTau vs. number of participants as extracted using a blast wave fit to HBT parameters and spectra.

Final source eccentricity as calculated from the Fourier coefficients (2R_{s,2}^2/R_{s,0}^2) and from the final in-plane and out-of-plane radii vs. initial eccentricity.