Abstract
The inclusive cross section for subthreshold negative pions and high energy protons produced at θcm = 90° has been measured for 139La + 139La at 246 MeV/nucleon. The spectrum of negative pions exhibits no bump or sharp break as has been suggested by theoretical speculation on the formation of a pionic instability in central nucleus-nucleus collisions. The measured spectra for both pions and protons are compared with results of a phase space model and an intranuclear cascade calculation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-40 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physics Letters B |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17-Apr-1986 |