(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.

$\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ 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.

(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.

Collision centrality, energy, and system size dependence of shape parameters.

Collision centrality, energy, and system size dependence of shape parameters.

Collision centrality, energy, and system size dependence of shape parameters.

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.

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.

(Color online) Global polarization of $\Lambda$–hyperons as a function of centrality given as fraction of the total inelastic hadronic cross section. Filled circles show the results for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=200 GeV (centrality region 20-70%) and open squares indicate the results for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=62.4 GeV (centrality region 0-80%). Only statistical uncertainties are shown.

(Color online) Global polarization of $\overline{\Lambda}$–hyperons as a function of $\overline{\Lambda}$ transverse momentum $p^{\overline{\Lambda}}_{t}$. Filled circles show the results for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=200 GeV (centrality region 20-70%) and open squares indicate the results for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=62.4 GeV (centrality region 0-80%). Only statistical uncertainties are shown.

(Color online) Global polarization of $\overline{\Lambda}$–hyperons as a function of $\overline{\Lambda}$ pseudorapidity $\eta^{\overline{\Lambda}}$. Filled circles show the results for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=200 GeV (centrality region 20-70%). A constant line fit to these data points yields $P_{\Lambda}=(1.8\pm 10.8)\times 10^{-3}$ with $\chi^{2}/ndf=5.5/10$. Open squares show the results for Au+Au collisions as $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=62.4 GeV (centrality region 0-80%). A constant line fit gives $P_{\Lambda}=(-17.6\pm 11.1)\times 10^{-3}$ with $\chi^{2}/ndf=8.0/10$. Only statistical uncertainties are shown.

(Color online) Global polarization of $\overline{\Lambda}$–hyperons as a function of as a function of centrality. Filled circles show the results for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=200 GeV (centrality region 20-70%) and open squares indicate the result for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$=62.4 GeV (centrality region 0-80%). Only statistical uncertainties are shown.

(Color online) Acceptance correction function $A_{0}(p^{H}_{t}, \eta^{H})$ defined in (10) as a function of $\Lambda$ (filled circles) and $\overline{\Lambda}$ (open squares) transverse momentum (top) and pseudorapidity (bottom). The deviation of this function from unity affects the overall scale of the measured global polarization according to Eq. 9. See the text for details and discussions on $A_{0}$ $p^{H}_{t}$ and $\eta^{H}$ dependence.

(Color online) Acceptance correction function $A_{0}(p^{H}_{t}, \eta^{H})$ defined in (10) as a function of $\Lambda$ (filled circles) and $\overline{\Lambda}$ (open squares) transverse momentum (top) and pseudorapidity (bottom). The deviation of this function from unity affects the overall scale of the measured global polarization according to Eq. 9. See the text for details and discussions on $A_{0}$ $p^{H}_{t}$ and $\eta^{H}$ dependence.

(Color online) Function $A_{2}(p^{H}_{t}, \eta^{H})$ defined in (11) as a function of $\Lambda$ (filled circles) and $\overline{\Lambda}$ (open squares) transverse momentum (top) and pseudorapidity (bottom). The deviation of this function from zero defines the contribution to the observable (3) from $P^{(2)}_{H} (p^{H}_{t}, \eta^{H})$ in the expansion (6).

(Color online) Function $A_{2}(p^{H}_{t}, \eta^{H})$ defined in (11) as a function of $\Lambda$ (filled circles) and $\overline{\Lambda}$ (open squares) transverse momentum (top) and pseudorapidity (bottom). The deviation of this function from zero defines the contribution to the observable (3) from $P^{(2)}_{H} (p^{H}_{t}, \eta^{H})$ in the expansion (6).

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{-}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{-}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{-}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{-}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{-}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{\pi}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{K}^{-}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

$A_{N}$ versus $x_{\mathrm{F}}$ for $\mathrm{p}$ in $\mathrm{p}\mathrm{p}$ at $\sqrt{s}=62.4\,\mathrm{Ge\!V}$

Measured $\pi^0$ $R_{AA}$ as a function of $p_T$ for the 0-10% most central collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 22.4 GeV in comparison to a jet quenching calculation. The error (tot.) includes the quadratic sum of the statistical uncertainties and the point-to-point uncorrelated and correlated systematic uncertainties.

Measured $\pi^0$ $R_{AA}$ as a function of $p_T$ for the 0-10% most central collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 62.4 GeV in comparison to a jet quenching calculation. The error (tot.) includes the quadratic sum of the statistical uncertainties and the point-to-point uncorrelated and correlated systematic uncertainties.

Measured $\pi^0$ $R_{AA}$ as a function of $p_T$ for the 0-10% most central collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 200.0 GeV in comparison to a jet quenching calculation. The error (tot.) includes the quadratic sum of the statistical uncertainties and the point-to-point uncorrelated and correlated systematic uncertainties.

The average $R_{AA}$ in the interval 2.5 < $p_T$ < 3.5 GeV/$c$ as a function of centrality for Cu+Cu collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 22.4 GeV. The error (sys.) includes the normalization and $<N_{coll}>$ uncertainties for a typical $N_{coll}$ uncertainty of 12%.

The average $R_{AA}$ in the interval 2.5 < $p_T$ < 3.5 GeV/$c$ as a function of centrality for Cu+Cu collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 62.4 GeV. The error (sys.) includes the normalization and $<N_{coll}>$ uncertainties for a typical $N_{coll}$ uncertainty of 12%.

The average $R_{AA}$ in the interval 2.5 < $p_T$ < 3.5 GeV/$c$ as a function of centrality for Cu+Cu collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 200 GeV. The error (sys.) includes the normalization and $<N_{coll}>$ uncertainties for a typical $N_{coll}$ uncertainty of 12%.

Additional information containing number of events which were used to reconstruct the numvers matching to Figure 1 and 2.

Additional information containing number of events which were used to reconstruct the numvers matching to Figure 1 and 2.

Additional information containing number of events which were used to reconstruct the numvers matching to Figure 1 and 2.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 22.5 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 22.5 GeV Cu+Cu collisions.

The uncorrected multiplicity distributions of charged hadrons with 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$ for 200 GeV $p$+$p$ collisions.

The mean from the NBD fit as a function of $N_{part}$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions over the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

The mean from the NBD fit as a function of $N_{part}$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions over the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

The mean from the NBD fit as a function of $N_{part}$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions over the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

The mean from the NBD fit as a function of $N_{part}$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions over the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

The mean from the NBD fit as a function of $N_{part}$ for 22.5 GeV Cu+Cu collisions over the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Fluctuations expressed as the scaled variance as a function of centrality for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions in the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Fluctuations expressed as the scaled variance as a function of $N_{part}$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions for 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Fluctuations expressed as the scaled variance as a function of $N_{part}$ for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions for 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Fluctuations expressed as the scaled variance as a function of $N_{part}$ for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions for 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Fluctuations expressed as the scaled variance as a function of $N_{part}$ for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions for 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Fluctuations expressed as the scaled variance as a function of $N_{part}$ for 22.5 GeV Cu+Cu collisions for 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

Scaled variance for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

Scaled variance for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 62.4 GeV Au+Au collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 200 GeV Cu+Cu collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The inverse of the parameter $k_{NBD}$ from the Negative Binomial Distribution fits for 62.4 GeV Cu+Cu collisions. The fluctuations are plotted as a function of $N_{part}$ for several $p_T$ ranges.

The scaled variance as a funciton of $N_{part}$ for 200 GeV Au+Au collisions in the range 0.2 < $p_T$ < 2.0 GeV/$c$.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.

The correlation of the clan model parameters $\bar{n_c}$ and $\bar{N_c}$ for all of the collision species measured as a function of centrality.