Analysis of generalized multiplicity distribution at various pseudorapidity ranges

Abstract

It is found that the data on multiplicity distributions of charged particles at various pseudorapidity ranges for inelastic, non single-diffractive events in {Mathematical expression} interactions at {Mathematical expression} GeV, can be well described by a generalized multiplicity distribution. The parameter k′ (average number of initial gluons) in the generalized multiplicity distribution appears to be close to zero wheres, 1.58≤k≤3.10 (k, related to the average number of initial quarks) at the different pseudorapidity ranges. © 1989 Società Italiana di Fisica.