The A dependence of fast-particle spectra in π+, K+, and p interactions with Al and Au targets at 250 GeV/c*

N. M. Agababyan*, M. R. Atayan, E. A. De Wolf, K. Dziunikowska, A. M F Endler, Z. Sh Garutchava, G. R. Gulkanyan, R. Sh Hakobyan, D. Kisielewska, W. Kittel, S. S. Mehrabyan, Z. V. Metreveli, K. Olkiewicz, F. K. Rizatdinova, N. A. Sotnikova, L. N. Smirnova, L. G. Sveshnikova, M. D. Tabidze, L. A. Tikhonova, A. V. TkabladzeA. G. Tomaradze, F. Verbeure, Sh M. Yandarbiev, S. A. Zotkin

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

2 Scopus citations

Abstract

The A dependence of charged-particle spectra in π+, K+, and p interactions with Al and Au targets at 250 GeV/c are presented and compared to predictions of the Quark-Gluon String Model (QGSM). It is shown that the A dependence of invariant inclusive charged-particle spectra on the Feynman variable x is very weak between Al and Au targets. The QGSM shows a larger difference between fast-particle spectra for both Al and Au targets and different beam particles. The QGSM prediction for the leading-particle spectrum over an energy range from 250 GeV to 10 TeV in pAu(Pb) reactions is in a reasonable agreement with the results of NA22 data and a cosmic-ray experiment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)114-122
Number of pages9
JournalPhysics of Atomic Nuclei
Volume66
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The A dependence of fast-particle spectra in π+, K+, and p interactions with Al and Au targets at 250 GeV/c*'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this