Study of the Reactions $\pi^- p \to K^0(890)\Lambda$, $K^0(890) \Sigma^0$ and $K^0(890) \Sigma^0(1385)$ at 3.95-{GeV}/$c$

The CERN-College de France-Madrid-Stockholm collaboration Aguilar-Benitez, M. ; Albajar, M.C. ; Ferrando, A. ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 6 (1980) 195-215, 1980.
Inspire Record 153917 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.1428

The reactionsπ−p→K0(890) Λ,K0(890)Σ0 andK0(890)Σ0 are studied at an incident momentum of 3.95 GeV/c using data from a high statistics bubble chamber experiment corresponding to ∼90 events/μb. The differential cross sections, density matrix elements of the vector meson and hyperon polarizations are presented. A transversity amplitude analysis is performed for each of the reactions. The results are compared with those obtained for the SU(3) related processesK−p→ϕΔ, ϕΣ0, ϕΣ0(1385) andϱ−Σ+(1385) and with predictions of the additive quark model and SU(6) sum rules.

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BREIT-WIGNER FIT WITH BACKGROUND POLYNOMIAL.

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TOTAL CROSS SECTION USING SLICING TECHNIQUE. FORWARD (-TP < 1.2 GEV**2) CROSS SECTION IS 25 +- 2 MUB: DOUBLE MASS CUT GIVES 20 +- 7 PCT BACKGROUND CONTAMINATION.

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Observation and Quantum Numbers Determination of the E(1420) Meson in pi- p Interactions at 3.95-GeV/c

The CERN-College de France-Madrid-Stockholm collaboration Dionisi, C. ; Gavillet, P. ; Armenteros, R. ; et al.
Nucl.Phys.B 169 (1980) 1-19, 1980.
Inspire Record 152746 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.34515

In a high statistics (90 events/μb) bubble chamber experiment, the reactions π − p→K s 0 K ± π ∓ n have been studied at 3.95 GeV/ c . A significant enhancement is observed in the ( K K π) system which we attribute to the production of the E(1420) meson. For its mass, M , and width, Λ, we find M =1426±6 MeV and Γ =40±15 MeV. The E(1420) quantum numbers are determined to be I G J P =0 + 1 + with a branching ratio E → K ∗ K + c.c E →[δπ+( K ∗ K + c.c. )]=0.86±0.12 , where δ→ K K . The cross section for the reaction π − p→En, with E→K 0 K ± π ± , is 8.2±1.0 μ b. Forward and backward productions are observed in the approximate ratio 2:1. The SU(3) assignment of the E(1420) meson is discussed.

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Production and Decay of xi* (1820) in K- p Reactions at 4.2-GeV/c

The Amsterdam-CERN-Nijmegen-Oxford collaboration Gay, J.B. ; Armenteros, R. ; Berge, J.P. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 62 (1976) 477-480, 1976.
Inspire Record 108822 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27651

Using a high statistics sample of K − p interactions at 4.2 GeV/ c , the production and decay properties of the Ξ ∗ (1820) are discussed. The mass and width are found to be M = (1823 ± 2) MeV and Γ = (21 ± 7) MeV. Evidence is found for Ξ ∗ (2030) in the Σ K ̄ channel and for a new Ξ ∗ at a mass of 2120 MeV in the ΛK − channel.

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XI(1820)- PRODUCTION CROSS SECTIONS ARE FOR -UP < 3 GEV**2 AND ARE CORRECTED FOR ISOSPIN AND UNSEEN DECAY MODES.

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Bubble Chamber Study of Photoproduction by 2.8-GeV and 4.7-GeV Polarized Photons. 1. Cross-Section Determinations and Production of rho0 and Delta++ in the Reaction gamma p --> p pi+ pi-

Ballam, Joseph ; Chadwick, G.B. ; Gearhart, R. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 5 (1972) 545, 1972.
Inspire Record 67165 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.3635

Photoproduction is studied at 2.8 and 4.7 GeV using a linearly polarized monoenergetic photon beam in a hydrogen bubble chamber. We discuss the experimental procedure, the determination of channel cross sections, and the analysis of the channel γp→pπ+π−. A model-independent analysis of the ρ0-decay angular distribution allows us to measure nine independent density-matrix elements. From these we find that the reaction γp→pρ0 proceeds almost completely through natural parity exchange for squared momentum transfers |t|<1 GeV2 and that the ρ production mechanism is consistent with s-channel c.m. helicity conservation for |t|<0.4 GeV2. A cross section for the production of π+π− pairs in the s-channel c.m. helicity-conserving p-wave state is determined. The ρ mass shape is studied as a function of momentum transfer and is found to be inconsistent with a t-independent Ross-Stodolsky factor. Using a t-dependent parametrization of the ρ0 mass shape we derive a phenomenological ρ0 cross section. We compare our phenomenological ρ0 cross section with other experiments and find good agreement for 0.05<|t|<1 GeV2. We discuss the discrepancies in the various determinations of the forward differential cross section. We study models for ρ0 photoproduction and find that the Söding model best describes the data. Using the Söding model we determine a ρ0 cross section. We determine cross sections and nine density-matrix elements for γp→Δ++π−. The parity asymmetry for Δ++ production is incompatible with simple one-pion exchange. We compare Δ++ production with models.

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FROM QUOTED TOPOLOGICAL CROSS SECTIONS. 1.44 GEV CROSS SECTION PUBLISHED PREVIOUSLY.

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THE STUDY OF INCLUSIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF anti-d d INTERACTIONS AT 12-GeV/c

Batyunya, B.V. ; Boguslavsky, I.V. ; Bruncko, D. ; et al.
JINR-P1-87-849, 1987.
Inspire Record 253758 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.9416

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THE BETTER FIT FOR PI- AND BARIONBAR IS THE SUM OF TWO EXPONENT: A*EXP(-B1*PT**2)+D*EXP(-B2*PT**2).FOR PI- B1=30+-4 AND B2=6.3+-.3 .FOR BARIONBAR B1=46+-18 AND B2=3.9+-.5.

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Cross-Sections of Annihilation and Inelastic Final States for anti-p p Interactions at 9.1-GeV/c

The LIVERPOOL-STOCKHOLM collaboration Gregory, P.S. ; Johnson, P. ; Mason, P. ; et al.
Nucl.Phys.B 119 (1977) 60-76, 1977.
Inspire Record 123859 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.8340

Topological and channel cross sections are given for annihilation and inelastic final states produced in p p interactions at 9.1 GeV/c. Cross sections for prominent resonances in specific channels and charged pion, ϱ 0 and Δ ++ inclusive cross sections are also presented.

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FITTED FORWARD D(SIG)/DT = 153 +- 8 MB/GEV**2.

CHANNEL CROSS SECTIONS FOR 2, 4, 6, AND 8 PRONG REACTIONS.

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Rho0 Production in 205-GeV/c p p Interactions

Singer, R. ; Fields, T.H. ; Hyman, L.G. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 60 (1976) 385-388, 1976.
Inspire Record 2818 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.6484

Inclusive and semi-inclusive ρ 0 production are studied in 205 GeV/ c pp interactions. The number of ρ 0 per inelastic event is 0.33 ± 0.06, so that (13 ± 2)% of the π − are products of ϱ 0 decay. The ρ 0 are found to be produced mainly near y = 0 and tend to have larger average transverse momentum than do pions.

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Hyperon production in proton tungsten interactions at 200-GeV/c

The WA85 collaboration Abatzis, S. ; Andrighetto, A. ; Antinori, F. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 393 (1997) 210-216, 1997.
Inspire Record 456774 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.6511

The relative production yields and transverse mass spectra for Λ, Λ , Ξ − and Ξ + hyperons in proton-tungsten interactions are presented and compared with the WA85 results from central sulphur-tungsten interactions. A study of the negative particle yield has also been undertaken and the ratio of Λ hyperons to negative particles has been calculated.

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MEASUREMENT OF THE REAL TO IMAGINARY RATIO OF THE ANTI-P P FORWARD SCATTERING AMPLITUDES

Ashford, V. ; Sainio, M.E. ; Sakitt, M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 54 (1985) 518-521, 1985.
Inspire Record 216074 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20329

We have measured the ratio of the real to the imaginary parts of the p¯p forward-scattering amplitude in the incident-momentum range 360 to 650 MeV/c. These results are in good agreement with predictions of the Paris nucleon-antinucleon potential model which include spin-flip effects.

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RESULTS OF FITS TO THE FORWARD-SCATTERING DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SECTIONS ASSUMING THE RATIO OF THE SPIN-FLIP TO NON-SPIN-FLIP PARTS OF THE FORWARD AMPLITUDE IS ZERO.

RESULTS OF FITS TO THE FORWARD-SCATTERING DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SECTIONS ASSUMING THE RATIO OF THE SPIN-FLIP TO NON-SPIN-FLIP PARTS OF THE FORWARD AMPLITUDE IS PARAMATERISED AS 0.3698-0.1384*PLAB(IN GEV).


Transverse momentum distributions of eta mesons in near threshold relativistic heavy ion reactions

Berg, F.D. ; Pfeiffer, M. ; Schwalb, O. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 72 (1994) 977-980, 1994.
Inspire Record 376197 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20916

Transverse momentum spectra of η mesons have been measured near the free nucleon-nucleon production threshold in the heavy ion reactions Ar40+ Canat, Kr86 + Zrnat, and Au197+ Au197 at 1.0A GeV and also in Ar40+ Canat at 1.5A GeV. The measured transverse momentum distributions are compared to model calculations. The relative abundance of Δ(1232) and N(1535) resonances excited in the collision is deduced. A comparison to pion data reveals scaling with the transverse mass of the emitted meson.

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Photoproduction of rho0 and rho- Mesons at 3-GeV

Bapu, P. ; Endorf, R. ; Meadows, B. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 15 (1977) 26, 1977.
Inspire Record 123802 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.24621

The photoproduction of ρ0 and ρ− mesons has been studied at 3 GeV in the reactions γd→dπ±π−, γd→psnπ+π−, and γd→pspπ−π0. For ρ0 and ρ− production in these reactions we present the total and differential cross sections, the decay angular distributions, and the spin density matrix elements. The photoproduction of the ρ0 is found to be consistent with s-channel helicity conservation and is dominated by natural-parity exchange. The ρ− meson production has approximately equal natural- and unnatural-parity-exchange contributions. The unnatural-parity-exchange contribution is consistent with one-pion exchange and is used to estimate the value of Γρπγ.

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$\pi^- p$ at 205 GeV/c: Multiplicities of Charged and Neutral Particles Production of Neutral Particles

Ljung, D. ; Bogert, D. ; Hanft, R. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 15 (1977) 3163, 1977.
Inspire Record 111665 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.24616

A study of 205-GeV/c π−p interactions has been made with a 48 800-picture exposure in the bare Fermilab 30-inch hydrogen bubble chamber. The average number of charged particles produced per inelastic interaction is 7.99±0.06. The elastic cross section is 3.18±0.13 mb and the total cross section is 24.19±0.44 mb. The inclusive cross sections for neutral-particle production are: σ(γ)=171.3±15.3 mb, σ(KS0)=3.64±0.61 mb (x<0.3), σ(Λ)=1.71±0.34 mb (x<0.3), and σ(Λ¯)=0.59±0.23 mb (x<0.1). The average number of π0's produced per inelastic collision is consistent with a linear rise with the number of charged particles, and about equal to the number of produced π− or π+. The average number of K0's, Λ's, and Λ¯'s is consistent with very little dependence on the number of charged particles. General characteristics of neutral-particle production are presented and compared with other experiments. For each topology the produced neutral energy is ∼13 of the incident energy.

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K0(L) p ---> p K0(S) BACKWARD SCATTERING FROM 1.0-GeV/c TO 7.5-GeV/c

Brandenburg, G.W. ; Johnson, William B. ; Leith, David W.G.S. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 30 (1973) 145, 1973.
Inspire Record 73583 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21406

Backward scattering in the reaction KL0p→pKS0 is studied in the momentum interval 1.0 to 7.5 GeV/c. Comparison of KL0p→pKS0 and K+p→pK+ backward scattering, where respectively Σ exchange and Λ plus Σ exchange can contribute in the u channel, reveals that dσdΩ180°(KL0p→pKS0dσdΩ180°(K+p→pK+) above the resonance region. This result provides direct evidence for the dominance of the Λ contribution over the Σ contribution in the K+p→pK+ production amplitude.

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$\pi^- p$ Interactions at 205-GeV/c: Cross-Sections and Charged Particle Multiplicity.

Bogert, D. ; Hanft, R. ; Huson, F.R. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 31 (1973) 1271-1274, 1973.
Inspire Record 81730 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21380

Results are reported based on a study of 3114 π−p events at 205 GeV/c in the National Accelerator Laboratory 30-in. bubble chamber. The measured π−p total and elastic cross sections are 24.0 ± 0.5 and 3.0 ± 0.3 mb, respectively. The elastic differential cross section has a slope of 9.0 ± 0.7 GeV−2 for 0.03≤−t≤0.6 GeV2. The average charged-particle multiplicity for the inelastic events is 8.02 ± 0.12.

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Measurement of the Slope of the Diffraction Peak for Elastic pp Scattering from 8-GeV to 400-GeV.

Bartenev, V. ; Kuznetsov, A. ; Morozov, B. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 31 (1973) 1088-1091, 1973.
Inspire Record 81722 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21381

The slope b(s) of the forward diffraction peak of p−p elastic scattering has been measured in the momentum-transfer-squared range 0.005≲|t|≲0.09 (GeV/c)2 and at incident proton energies from 8 to 400 GeV. We find that b(s) increases with s, and in the interval 100≲s≲750 (GeV)2 it can be fitted by the form b(s)=b0+2α′lns with b0=8.23±0.27, α′=0.278±0.024 (GeV/c)−2.

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MOMENTUM BINS ARE APPROX 20 GEV WIDE CENTRED AT THE GIVEN PLAB EXCEPT FOR THE 9 AND 12 GEV POINTS WHICH HAVE WIDTHS OF APPROX 1 AND 4 GEV RESPECTIVELY.


$pp$ Interactions at 300-GeV/c: Measurement of the Charged Multiplicity, Total and Elastic Cross-Sections

Firestone, A. ; Davidson, V. ; Lam, D. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 10 (1974) 2080, 1974.
Inspire Record 1242 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.25012

In a 35 000-picture exposure of the 30-in. hydrogen bubble chamber to a 300-GeV/c proton beam at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, 10054 interactions have been observed. The measured total cross section is $40.68 \pm 0.55$ mb, the elastic cross section is $7.89 \pm 0.52$ mb, and the average charged-particle multiplicity for inelastic events is $8.S0 \pm 0.12$.

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QUOTED ERRORS INCLUDE EFFECTS OF CORRECTIONS.

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Pion and kaon production in central Pb+Pb collisions at 20A and 30A GeV: Evidence for the onset of deconfinement

The NA49 collaboration Alt, C. ; Anticic, T. ; Baatar, B. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 77 (2008) 024903, 2008.
Inspire Record 762554 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.25169

Results on charged pion and kaon production in central Pb+Pb collisions at 20A and 30A GeV are presented and compared to data at lower and higher energies. A rapid change of the energy dependence is observed around 30A GeV for the yields of pions and kaons as well as for the shape of the transverse mass spectra. The change is compatible with the prediction that the threshold for production of a state of deconfined matter at the early stage of the collisions is located at low SPS energies.

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Transverse mass spectra for pion production in the central rapidity region for collisions at 20 GeV per nucleon.

Transverse mass spectra for pion production in the central rapidity region for collisions at 30 GeV per nucleon.

Transverse mass spectra for kaon production in the central rapidity region for collisions at 20 GeV per nucleon.

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Energy dependence of phi meson production in central Pb+Pb collisions at $\sqrt{s}_{NN}$ = 6 to 17 GeV

The NA49 collaboration Alt, C. ; Anticic, T. ; Baatar, B. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 78 (2008) 044907, 2008.
Inspire Record 787913 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.25063

Phi meson production is studied by the NA49 collaboration in central Pb+Pb collisions at 20A, 30A, 40A, 80A and 158A GeV beam energy. The data are compared to measurements at lower and higher energies and to microscopic and thermal models. The energy dependence of yields and spectral distributions is compatible with the assumption that partonic degrees of freedom set in at low SPS energies.

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PHI transverse momentum spectra at incident energy 20 GeV/nucleon integrated over the rapidity range 0 to 1.8.

PHI transverse momentum spectra at incident energy 30 GeV/nucleon integrated over the rapidity range 0 to 1.8.

PHI transverse momentum spectra at incident energy 40 GeV/nucleon integrated over the rapidity range 0 to 1.5.

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Observation of the K* (1780) in the Reaction K+ p --> K0(s) pi+ p at 10-GeV/c

Baldi, R. ; Bohringer, T. ; Dorsaz, P.A. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 63 (1976) 344-348, 1976.
Inspire Record 115724 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27636

An analysis of the Kπ-system in the mass region of the K ∗ (1780), based on a sample of 46000 K s o π + final states, is presented. Evidence for a relatively narrow width, τ ≈ 100 MeV, and for the spin parity assignment J P = 3 − is found.

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SLOPE DETERMINED WITHIN 0.2 < -T < 0.8 GEV**2 AND USED TO ESTIMATE TOTAL CROSS SECTION.


Diffractive Dissociation of the Beam Particle in anti-p p Interactions at 32.1-GeV/c

The French-Soviet union & CERN-Soviet union collaborations Grard, F. ; Kesteman, J. ; Laurent, J. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 59 (1975) 409, 1975.
Inspire Record 98777 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27764

We report the results of a study of the reaction p p → p + x at 32.1 GeV c , where the recoiling proton has a small laboratory momentum. The reaction is studied in the 4.5 m Mirabelle bubble chamber at Serpukhov. We compare the diffractive dissociation of the incident antiproton to other incident particles.

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CALCULATED USING THE OPTICAL THEOREM AND THE TOTAL CROSS SECTION FOR AP P OF 46 +- 0.3 MB.

TOPOLOGICAL AND BEAM DIFFRACTION CROSS SECTIONS WITH PLAB(FINAL STATE PROTON) < 1.1 GEV/C.


Charged-Particle Multiplicities in 100-GeV/c anti-p p Interactions

Ansorge, R.E. ; Bust, C.P. ; Carter, J.R. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 59 (1975) 299-302, 1975.
Inspire Record 2603 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27765

Results are presented on the topological cross sections obtained for antiproton-proton interactions from an exposure of the Fermilab 30-inch bubble chamber to a 100 GeV/ c negative beam enriched in p 's. The p p inelastic cross section is found to be σ inel = 34.6 ± 0.4 mb, and the average inelastic charged particle multiplicity to be 〈 n 〉 = 6.74 ± 0.05.

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ERRORS ARE STATISTICAL ONLY EXCEPT FOR 2-PRONG CROSS-SECTIONS.

EXPONENTIAL FIT TO ELASTIC T DISTRIBUTION TO CORRECT FOR AN APPARENT LOSS OF EVENTS AT SMALL -T.

MOMENTS OF 100 GEV/C AP P MULTIPLICITY DISTRIBUTION.


Measurement of Elastic Sigma- p Scattering at 17.2-GeV/c

Blaising, J.J ; Chatelus, Y. ; Morand, R. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 58 (1975) 121-124, 1975.
Inspire Record 103553 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27811

Elastic Σ − p and π − p cross section have been measured at 17.2 GeV/ c in the t interval −0.12, −0.38 (GeV/ c ) 2 . The Σ − p slope is b = 8.12 ± 0.35 (GeV/ c ) −2 .

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NORMALIZED TO PI- P ELASTIC FORWARD DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SECTION OF 31.2 +- 1.9 MB/GEV**2 (PLUS 6 PCT SYSTEMATIC ERROR) OF K. J. FOLEY ET AL., PRL 11, 425 (1963).

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Small Angle Elastic Proton Proton Scattering from 25-GeV to 200-GeV.

Bartenev, V. ; Kuznetsov, A. ; Morozov, B. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 29 (1972) 1755-1758, 1972.
Inspire Record 73778 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21428

We have measured the differential cross section for small angle p−p scattering from 25 to 200 GeV incident energy and in the momentum transfer range 0.015<|t|<0.080 (GeVc)2. We find that the slope of the forward diffraction peak, b(s), increases with energy and can be fitted by the form b(s)=b0+2α′ lns, where b0=8.3±1.3 and α′=0.28±0.13 (GeVc)−2. Such dependence is compatible with the data existing both at higher and lower energies. We have also obtained the energy dependence of the p−p total cross section in the energy range from 48 to 196 GeV. Within our errors which are ± 1.1 mb the total cross section remains constant.

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THE TOTAL CROSS SECTION IS NORMALIZED TO 38.5 +- 0.1 MB AT 48 GEV. IT HAS BEEN DERIVED USING THE OPTICAL THEOREM FROM THE EXTRAPOLATED FORWARD ELASTIC CROSS SECTION AND WITH ALPHA = -0.09.


Pion - Proton Backward Elastic Scattering Between 30-GeV/c and 90-GeV/c

Baker, W.F. ; Eartly, David P. ; Kalbach, R.M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 27 (1983) 1999, 1983.
Inspire Record 181377 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.23836

Backward elastic scattering of π± on protons has been measured for incident pion momenta between 30 and 90 GeV/c and 0≤−u≤0.5 (GeV/c)2. The u dependence of the cross sections is similar to that observed at lower momenta, and Regge models give acceptable fits to the data.

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ELASTIC SCATTERING AND PARTICLE PRODUCTION IN TWO PRONG PI- P INTERACTIONS AT 8-GEV/C

Kitagaki, T. ; Tanaka, S. ; Yuta, H. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 26 (1982) 1572-1587, 1982.
Inspire Record 182974 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.23945

Results of a high-statistics study of elastic scattering and meson resonances produced by π−p interactions at 8 GeV/c are presented. Large statistics and small systematic errors permit examination of the complete kinematic region. Total differential cross sections are given for ρ0,−, f0, g0,−, Δ±, Δ0, and N* resonances. Spin-density matrix elements and Legendre-polynomial moments are given for ρ, f, and Δ resonances. The results for ρ0 and f0 resonances are compared with the predictions of a Regge-pole-exchange model. Properties of the above resonances are compared and discussed. In particular, we present evidence that the ρ0 and f0 production mechanisms are similar. The similarity of the g0 t distribution to that of the ρ0 and f0 suggests a common production mechanism for all three resonances.

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Proton emission in Au+Au collisions at 6, 8, and 10.8 GeV/nucleon

Back, B.B. ; Betts, R.R. ; Chang, J. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 66 (2002) 054901, 2002.
Inspire Record 602292 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.25396

Transverse mass spectra of protons emitted in Au+Au collisions at beam energies of 6, 8, and 10.8 GeV/nucleon have been measured as a function of collision centrality over a rapidity range 0.5<ylab<1.5. The spectra are well reproduced by Boltzmann distributions over the measured transverse mass region, which allows for extrapolation of the data to derive the rapidity density and apparent temperature of the emitting source. The shapes of the rapidity distributions suggest significant transparency or substantial longitudinal expansion in even the most central collisions at all three beam energies. The data are analyzed within a simple thermal source plus longitudinal expansion model.

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The inverse slope, mean transverse mass and rapidity density values for centrality 0 to 5 PCT for 6 GeV/nucleon collisions. Statistical errors only.

The inverse slope, mean transverse mass and rapidity density values for centrality 5 to 12 PCT for 6 GeV/nucleon collisions. Statistical errors only.

The inverse slope, mean transverse mass and rapidity density values for centrality 12 to 23 PCT for 6 GeV/nucleon collisions. Statistical errors only.

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Neutron yields from 435 MeV/nucleon Nb stopping in Nb and 272 MeV/nucleon Nb stopping in Nb and Al

Heilbronn, L. ; Madey, R. ; Elaasar, M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.C 58 (1998) 3451-3461, 1998.
Inspire Record 487027 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.25689

Neutron fluences were measured from 435 MeV/nucleon Nb ions stopping in a Nb target and 272 MeV/nucleon Nb ions stopping in targets of Nb and Al for neutrons above 20 MeV and at laboratory angles between 3° and 80°. The resultant spectra were integrated over angles to produce neutron energy distributions and over energy to produce neutron angular distributions. The total neutron yields for each system were obtained by integrating over the angular distributions. The angular distributions from all three systems are peaked forward, and the energy distributions from all three systems show an appreciable yield of neutrons with velocities greater than the beam velocity. Comparison of the total neutron yields from the two Nb+Nb systems suggests that the average neutron multiplicity decreases with decreasing projectile energy. Comparison of the total yields from the two 272 MeV/nucleon systems suggests that the total yields show the same dependence on projectile and target mass number as do total inclusive neutron cross sections. The data are compared with Boltzmann-Uehling-Uhlenbeck model calculations.

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Production of Multi - Pion Systems With Large Longitudinal Momentum at the {CERN} {ISR}

Lockman, William S. ; Meyer, T. ; Rander, J. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 41 (1978) 680-683, 1978.
Inspire Record 6695 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20814

Inclusive cross sections are presented for 2π and 3π systems with large longitudinal x at the highest intersecting storage ring energies (s=53 GeV for 2π; s=53 and 62 GeV for 3π). The ratio π+π−π−π− rises sharply with increasing x similar to the ratio K+K−, as expected in a quark-model interpretation.

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The differential cross section is fitted by the equation : E*D3(SIG)/D3(P) = CONST*(1-XL)**POWER*EXP(-SLOPE*PT**2).

The differential cross section is fitted by the equation : E*D3(SIG)/D3(P) = CONST*(1-XL)**POWER*EXP(-SLOPE*PT**2).


Neutron-Proton Forward Angle Elastic Cross-Sections at 790-MeV

Carlini, R. ; Dieterle, B. ; Donahue, J. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 41 (1978) 1341-1344, 1978.
Inspire Record 136558 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20861

High-statistics measurements of the absolute differential cross section for n−p scattering have been made over neutron c.m.-system scattering angles 9.5°<θ*<64.5°. The statistical error is 1.7 to 3.3% for 2°-wide angular bins, and the systematic error is 2.7 to 3.3%. The cross section is fitted by dσdΩ*=A exp(bt), with A=10.27±0.36 mb/sr, b=5.00±0.05, and 0.01<−t<0.39 (GeV/c)2. For the ratio of the real to the imaginary part of the forward-scattering amplitude we obtained αn>~−0.43±0.04, consistent with other less precise determinations of αn.

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EXPONENTIAL FIT TO D(SIG)/DOMEGA OVER -T = 0.01 TO 0.39 GEV**2 (THETA = 9.5 TO 64.5 DEG).


Inelastic Diffractive Scattering at FNAL Energies

Ayres, D.S. ; Diebold, Robert E. ; Cutts, D. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 37 (1976) 1724, 1976.
Inspire Record 109174 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21057

Inelastic differential cross sections have been measured for π±p, K±p, and p±p at 140- and 175-GeV/c incident momentum over a |t| range from 0.05 to 0.6 GeV2 and covering a missing-mass region from 2.4 to 9 GeV2. For Mx2 greater than 4 GeV2, the invariant quantity Mx2d2σdtdMx2 was found to be independent of Mx2 at fixed t and could be adequately described by a simple triple-Pomeron form. The values obtained for the triple-Pomeron couplings are identical within statistics for all channels.

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Data from 140 GeV and 175 GeV are combined. The distributions are fit to CONST*(SLOPE(C=1)*T+SLOPE(C=2)*T**2).


A Comparison of the Shapes of pi+ p and p p Diffraction Peaks from 50-GeV/c to 175-GeV/c

The Fermilab Single Arm Spectrometer Group collaboration Ayres, D.S. ; Diebold, Robert E. ; Maclay, G.J. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 37 (1976) 548, 1976.
Inspire Record 108238 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21073

The ratio of π+p to pp elastic scattering is found to be smoothly varying over the range −t=0.03 to 0.4 GeV2. It is well fitted by a single exponential, indicating the forward behavior must be quite similar for the two reactions.

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ACTUALLY THE DATA ARE THE EXPONENTIAL SLOPE OF THE RATIO OF D(SIG)/DT FOR THE TWO REACTIONS.


SIGMA- P, XI- P, AND PI- P ELASTIC SCATTERING AT 23-GEV/C

Majka, R. ; Hungerbuhler, V. ; Marx, J.N. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 37 (1976) 413-416, 1976.
Inspire Record 114489 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21070

We present results from a measurement of the differential cross sections for Σ−p, Ξ−p, and π−p elastic scattering at 23 GeV/c. We have collected samples of 6200 Σ−p events, 67 Ξ−p events, and 30 000 π−p events in the interval 0.10<|t|<0.23 (GeV/c)2.

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A Comparison of K+- n Charge Exchange Reactions at 8.5-GeV/c and 13-GeV/c

Gilchriese, M.G.D. ; Dunwoodie, W.M. ; Fieguth, T.H. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 40 (1978) 6, 1978.
Inspire Record 120363 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20886

The cross sections for the line-reversed reaction pairs K+n→K0p and K−p→K¯0n, and K+p→K0Δ++ and K−n→K¯0Δ− have been determined with high statistics and good relative normalization at 8.36 and 12.8 GeV/c in a spectrometer experiment at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. The cross sections for the K+-induced reactions are larger than for the K−, contrary to the expectations of weakly-exchange-degenerate Regge-pole models. The ratio of the reaction cross sections is about the same as at lower energies and shows little change with momentum transfer.

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Axis error includes +- 11/11 contribution.

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Inclusive Cross-Sections for 180-Degree Production of High-Energy Protons, Deuterons, and Tritons in p-Nucleus Collisions at 600-MeV and 800-MeV

Frankel, S. ; Frati, W. ; Van Dyck, O. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 36 (1976) 642, 1976.
Inspire Record 100888 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21102

The inclusive cross sections, measured up to large values of effective mass (≡q22ν), are well fitted by dσd3p=Bxexp(−αxp22mx). Values of Bx and αx are given for Be, C, Cu, and Ta at the incident proton energy of 600 MeV and for Ag, Ta, and Pt at 800 MeV. Extremely large dp and tp ratios and large A and q2 dependences of the relative cross sections are observed.

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D3(SIG)/D3(P) is fitted by the equation: CONST*exp(-SLOPE*P**2/(2*M)). CONST is presented per nucleon.

D3(SIG)/D3(P) is fitted by the equation: CONST*exp(-SLOPE*P**2/(2*M)). CONST is presented per nucleon.


Test of S Channel Helicity Conservation in Inelastic $\rho^0$ Diffraction in 20-{GeV} Photoproduction

The SLAC Hybrid Facility Photon collaboration Abe, K. ; Bacon, T.C. ; Ballam, Joseph ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 32 (1985) 2288, 1985.
Inspire Record 209692 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.23546

The reaction γp→ρfast0pπ+π− has been studied with the linearly polarized 20-GeV monochromatic photon beam at the SLAC Hybrid Facility to test the prediction of s-channel helicity conservation in inelastic diffraction for t’<0.4 (GeV/c)2. In a sample of 1934 events from this reaction, the ρ0 decay-angular distributions and spin-density-matrix elements are consistent with s-channel helicity conservation, the π+π− mass shape displays the same skewing as seen in the reaction γp→pπ+π−, and the pπ+π− mass distribution compares well and scales according to the vector dominance model with that produced in π±p→πfast±pπ+π−.

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SPIN DENSITY MATRIX ELEMENTS FOR THE DIFFRACTIVE RHO0 MESON FROM STUDY OF THE ANGULAR DISTRIBUTIONS. CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE (20 +- 5) PCT NON DIFFRACTIVE BACKGROUND IN THE FINAL DATA SAMPLE, ASSUMING IT TO HAVE AN ISOTOPIC ANGULAR DISTRIBUTION.


Measurement of $\pi^{\pm}$p Backward Elastic Scattering Between 30 GeV/c and 90 GeV/c

Baker, W.F. ; Eartly, David P. ; Kalbach, R.M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 43 (1979) 1635, 1979.
Inspire Record 141766 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20758

Measurements of π±p backward elastic scattering have been made for incident pion momenta between 30 and 90 GeV/c and for 0<−u<0.5 (GeV/c)2. The momentum dependence of the cross sections is of a form expected from a simple Regge model, and the u dependence of the cross sections is similar to that observed at lower momenta.

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K0(L) p ---> K0(S) p SCATTERING FROM 1-GeV/c TO 10-GeV/c

Brandenburg, G.W. ; Johnson, William B. ; Leith, David W.G.S. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 9 (1974) 1939, 1974.
Inspire Record 81133 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.21986

The differential cross sections for KL0p→KS0p scattering are presented in several momentum intervals between 1 and 10 GeVc. The data are strongly peaked in the forward direction, characteristic of a large s-channel helicity-nonflip scattering amplitude in this reaction, and a distinct break in the differential cross section occurs at |t|=0.3 GeV2. The phase of the forward scattering amplitude, φ, is consistent with being independent of momentum. The average value of the phase, φ=−133.9±4.0∘, corresponds to a Regge trajectory α(0)=0.49±0.05 in agreement with the canonical ρ, ω0 Regge intercept, α(0)∼0.5. However, this result disagrees with the Regge trajectory determined from the energy dependence of the forward cross section, α(0)=0.30±0.03, indicating a breaking of the Regge phase-energy relation. Comparisons of KL0p→KS0p and π−p→π0n scattering data reveal substantial differences in the energy dependence of the differential cross sections. Comparisons to KN charge-exchange data then suggest that direct-channel (absorption) effects may explain the differences in πN and KN channels.

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Backward Production of the $B$ Meson in $K^- p$ Interactions at 4.2-{GeV}/$c$

The Amsterdam-CERN-Nijmegen-Oxford collaboration Gavillet, P. ; Dionisi, C. ; Gurtu, A. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 78 (1978) 158-161, 1978.
Inspire Record 131673 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27430

The backward production of the B(1235) meson is studied in the reaction K − p → Σ − π + ω . This reaction is observed in the final state Σ − π + π + π − π 0 . A π + ω mass enhancement is visible in the region of the B meson for events with small | u |K − → Σ − ) squared four-momentum transfer. The properties of the enhancement agree with those of the B meson. The cross section for K − p → Σ − B + at 4.15 GeV c incident K − momentum is (3.2 ± 0.5) μb . The backward production of the B meson is compared with similar baryon exchange productions of the A 1 and C(Q 1 ) axial vector mesons observed in the same experiment.

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Forward and Wide Angle Elastic $\phi$ - Meson Photoproduction on Hydrogen Between 2.8-{GeV} and 4.8-{GeV}

The LAMP2 Group collaboration Barber, D.P. ; Dainton, J.B. ; Lee, L.C.Y. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 79 (1978) 150-156, 1978.
Inspire Record 131968 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27382

The s and t dependence of φ (1019) photoproduction has been investigated in the incident photon energy range 2.8 to to 4.8 GeV. Differential cross-sections and density matrix elements are presented for a t range extending from t min out to −1.3 (GeV/ c ) 2 . The results are discussed in terms discussed in terms of an effective Regge trajectory in the t -channel.

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DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SECTIONS AVERAGED OVER TWO RANGES OF INCIDENT PHOTON ENERGY.

VARIATION OF SMALL -T DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SECTION WITH PHOTON ENERGY.

INTERCEPT AND SLOPE FROM FITS TO D(SIG)/DT AT SMALL -T.

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Backward Production of a Spin Parity 1+ $K \rho$ Resonance at 1.28-{GeV}

The Amsterdam-CERN-Nijmegen-Oxford collaboration Gavillet, P. ; Diaz, J. ; Dionisi, C. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 76 (1978) 517-522, 1978.
Inspire Record 130237 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27442

A ( K π π ) + mass enhancement is observed in the reactions K − p → Ξ −K o + π + π o − when events with a small (K − → Ξ − ) four momentum transfer squared are selected. The signal is also visible in the reaction K − p → Ξ − π + + neutrals. The enhancement, centered at 1.28 GeV, is seen to decay preferentially into Kϱ with spin-parity J P = 1 + . The cross section for K − p→ Ξ − C + (1.28) with C + → K ϱ at 4.15 GeV/c incident K − momentum is (6.2 ± 0.6) μ b.

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ASSUMING ISOSPIN HALF FOR C(1280)+ AND C(1400)+. FOR C(1280)+, D(SIG)/DU HAS SLOPE OF 1.60 +- 0.30 GEV**-2. THESE AXIAL VECTOR RESONANCES ARE HERE ENCODED AS QLOW(1240)+ AND QHIGH(1340)+.


PRODUCTION OF PHOTONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PSI BY 217-GEV/C PI- MESONS

Kirk, T.B.W. ; Raja, R. ; Goodman, M. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 42 (1979) 619-622, 1979.
Inspire Record 145303 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20780

Dimuon production is studied in 217-GeV/c π−-hydrogen and π−-beryllium collisions with a lead-glass array to detect photons associated with the ψ. The ψ−γ mass spectrum shows a 2.6-standard-deviation excess of events above background at ∼3.5 GeV. This excess, if attributed to the decay χ(∼3.5)→ψγ, implies that 0.70±0.28 of the ψ's are produced via radiative decay of one of the χ states.

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E*D(SIG)/D(XL) is fitted by (1-X)**POWER.

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Elastic scattering and single-pion production in k- p interactions at 5.5 gev/c

Engelmann, R. ; Musgrave, B. ; Schweingruber, F. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 5 (1972) 2162-2187, 1972.
Inspire Record 74221 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.22545

We present results of an analysis of two-prong events for elastic scattering and single-pion production in K−p interactions at 5.5 GeVc. The resonance parameters for the charged and neutral K*(890) and K*(1420) are determined and the observed production and decay properties of the charged and neutral K*(890) are compared with the theoretical predictions of an absorptive one-particle-exchange model and a Regge model. The K*(1420) differential cross section and density-matrix elements are presented and the question of whether more than one resonance exists in this mass range is considered. A search for resonance effects at Kπ mass beyond 1500 MeV is made. In particular, the recently reported state at 1800 MeV is discussed. A B5-model analysis of the reaction K−p→K¯0π−p is also presented.

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NORMALIZED TO SIG(K- P --> ANYTHING) OF 24.3 +- 0.8 MB.

FORWARD CROSS SECTION OPTICAL POINT FROM TWO PARAMETER EXPONENTIAL FIT OVER 0.12 < -T < 0.68 GEV**2.

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REACTION PI- P ---> PI- PI+ PI- P AT 8-GEV/C

Kitagaki, T. ; Tanaka, S. ; Yuta, H. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 26 (1982) 1554-1571, 1982.
Inspire Record 182973 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.23971

Results from a high-statistics experiment involving an exposure of the SLAC 82-in. hydrogen bubble chamber to a beam of 8-GeV/c π− yielding a final state of π−π+π−p are presented. Copious production of ρ, Δ++, and f is found. Considerable quasi-two-body production in which one particle decays to one of the above resonances is also observed. Some double-resonance production involving baryon and meson resonances is also seen. The production properties of ρ, Δ++, and f mesons are well described by a double-Regge model.

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TOPOLOGICAL CROSS SECTIONS. FIRST 2 PRONG VALUE CONTAINS ELASTIC. 0PRONG IS TAKEN FROM A SMALLER AND DIFFERENT PARTIAL SAMPLE.

CROSS SECTION CALCULATED VIA THE OPTICAL THEOREM AS A CROSS CHECK.

SPECIFIC CHANNEL CROSS SECTIONS.

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3 $\pi$ Resonances in 2- Partial Waves

The ACCMOR collaboration Daum, C. ; Hertzberger, L. ; Hoogland, W. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 89 (1980) 285-289, 1980.
Inspire Record 143045 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27275

The J PC = 2 −+ partial wave intensities and their large phase changes prove the resonant nature of the A 3 meson (mass ≈ 1670 MeV, width ≈ 210 MeV). The decay modes are f 0 π , ϱ 0 π , and ϵ 0 π . Evidence is found for a further 2 − enhancement.

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Experimental Proof of the Existence of the A1 Meson

The ACCMOR collaboration Daum, C. ; Hertzberger, L. ; Hoogland, W. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 89 (1980) 281-284, 1980.
Inspire Record 143044 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27272

In partial wave analyses of the ( π − π − π + ) system, substantial shape changes of the 1 + S ( ϱπ ) intensity as a function of t , and relative phase changes of ≈ 90°, provide compelling evidence for a resonant A 1 of mass ≈ 1280 MeV and width ≈ 300 MeV.

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Study of the $\rho^\prime$ (1600) Mass Region Using $\gamma p \to \pi^+ \pi^- p$ at 20-{GeV}

The SLAC Hybrid Facility Photon collaboration Abe, K. ; Bacon, T.C. ; Ballam, Joseph ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 53 (1984) 751, 1984.
Inspire Record 201710 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.20387

We have observed the π+π− decay of the ρ′(1600) in the production reaction γp→ρ′p at 20 GeV. Using a calculation which takes into account the interference of the ρ′ with the ρ(770) and a Drell background, we find good evidence that this resonance is a radial excitation of the ρ(770). The background interference strongly distorts the angular distributions predicted by a purely s-channel helicity-conserving production mechanism. We measure m0=(1.55±0.07) GeV/c2 and Γ0=(0.28−0.08+0.03) GeV/c2.

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SLOPE VARIATION WITH M(PI+ PI-) IN THE RANGE 0.4 TO 2.5 GEV.

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K- d interactions at 5.5 gev/c - sigma-+ pi+- pi-(pi0), sigma- k+, k- and k- pi- p final states in which a hyperon is produced

Kropac, W. ; Ammar, R. ; Davis, R. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 7 (1973) 585-599, 1973.
Inspire Record 82572 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.22114

The results presented in this paper are obtained from an analysis of bubble-chamber pictures of K−d interactions at an incident K− momentum of 5.5 GeV/c. Generally, the quasitwo-body final states are produced peripherally, with a small backward peak occurring in some of the final states. The final states Σ−ω, Σ−ρ0, and Σ−φ appear to be produced primarily by vector-meson exchange. In the final state Λ(1520)π− the decay distributions of the Λ(1520) hyperon are found to be consistent with a vector-exchagne production process with M2 coupling at the nucleon vertex. The predictions of the independent-quark model and of other symmetry schemes, namely that the forward cross sections for Σ−ρ0, Σ−ω, Σ−φ production be in the ratios 1: 1: 2, are not inconsistent with our experimental values.

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FRACTIONAL FORWARD HYPERON CROSS SECTION AFTER BACKGROUND SUBTRACTION.

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Strange meson enhancement in Pb Pb collisions.

The NA44 collaboration Bearden, I. ; Bøggild, H. ; Boissevain, J. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 471 (1999) 6-12, 1999.
Inspire Record 504074 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.31360

The NA44 Collaboration has measured yields and differential distributions of K+, K-, pi+, pi- in transverse kinetic energy and rapidity, around the center-of-mass rapidity in 158 A GeV/c Pb+Pb collisions at the CERN SPS. A considerable enhancement of K+ production per pi is observed, as compared to p+p collisions at this energy. To illustrate the importance of secondary hadron rescattering as an enhancement mechanism, we compare strangeness production at the SPS and AGS with predictions of the transport model RQMD.

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Inverse slope paramters of the (1/MT)*DN/DMT distribution.

Rapidity distributions for K+ and K- production.. Statistical and systematic errors added in quadrature.

Rapidity distributions for PI+ and PI- production.. Statistical and systematic errors added in quadrature.

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Subthrehold K+ production in deuteron and alpha induced nuclear reactions.

Debowsky, M. ; Senger, P. ; Boivin, M. ; et al.
NUCL-EX-9709002, 1997.
Inspire Record 448262 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.31401

Double differential cross sections have been measured for pi+ and K+ emitted around midraidity in d+A and He+A collisions at a beam kinetic energy of 1.15 GeV/nucleon. The total pi+ yield increases by a factor of about 2 when using an alpha projectile instead of a deuteron whereas the K+ yield increases by a factor of about 4. According to transport calculations, the K+ enhancement depends both on the number of hadron-hadron collisions and on the energy available in those collisions: their center-of-mass energy increases with increasing number of projectile nucleons.

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The spectra are fitted by the equation d3(sig)/d3(p) = CONST*exp(-Ekin/SLOPE), where Ekin is PI+ kinectic energy in the nucleon-nucleon center of mass frame.

The spectra are fitted by the equation d3(sig)/d3(p) = CONST*exp(-Ekin/SLOPE), where Ekin is K+ kinectic energy in the nucleon-nucleon center of mass frame.


An Excitation function of K- and K+ production in Au + Au reactions at the AGS

The E866 & E917 collaborations Ahle, L ; Akiba, Y ; Ashktorab, K ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 490 (2000) 53-60, 2000.
Inspire Record 531905 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.31473

Mid-rapidity spectra and yields of K$^-$ and K$^+$ have been measured for Au+Au collisions at 4, 6, 8, and 10.7 AGeV. The K$^-$ yield increases faster with beam energy than for K$^+$ and hence the K$^-$/K$^+$ ratio increases with beam energy. This ratio is studied as a function of both $\sqrt{s}$ and $\sqrt{s}$-$\sqrt{s_{th}}$ which allows the direct comparison of the kaon yields with respect to the production threshold in p+p reactions. For equal $\sqrt{s}$ - $\sqrt{s_{th}}$ the measured ratio K$^-$/K$^+$=0.2 at energies above threshold in contrast to the K$^-$/K$^+$ ratio of near unity observed at energies below threshold. The use of the K$^-$/K$^+$ ratio to test the predicted changes of kaon properties in dense nuclear matter is discussed.

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Only statistical errors are presented.

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