Pseudorapidity distribution of multiplicity in Au+Au collisions at √sNN=200GeV
- Received Date: 2007-07-23
- Accepted Date: 2007-10-18
- Available Online: 2008-04-05
Abstract:
Using the Glauber model, we discuss the number of binary nucleon-nucleon collisions in heavy-ion collisions. Based on the latter, after considering the effect of energy loss of the nucleons in multiple collisions, we derive the pseudorapidity distribution of the multiplicity as a function of the impact parameter in nucleus-nucleus collisions. Using this, we analyze the experimental measurements carried out by the BRAHMS Collaboration in Au+Au collisions at √sNN=200GeV. The results are in good agreement with the experimental observations.