Abstract
The NA44 experiment has measured single-particle inclusive spectra for charged pions, kaons, and protons as a function of transverse mass near midrapidity in [Formula Presented] Pb+Pb collisions. From the particle mass dependence of the observed [Formula Presented] distributions, we are able to deduce a value of about 120 MeV for the temperature at thermal freeze-out. From the observed ratios of the rapidity densities, we find values of the chemical potentials for light and strange quarks and a chemical freeze-out temperature of approximately 140 MeV.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Journal | Physical Review C - Nuclear Physics |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics