Abstract
We argue that as the atomic number of the target nucleus A → ∞, the multiplicity of leading particles in hadron-nucleus collisions tends to a finite limit. The limiting multiplicities for various particle production are computed for both proton and pion projectiles. Signatures at finite A are discussed. Data from 100 GeV/c central hadron-nucleus collisions are analyzed and found to be in qualitative agreement with this picture.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics |
Volume | 403 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 19 1997 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics