Generalized Bunching Parameters and Multiplicity Fluctuations in Restricted Phase-Space Bins

Abstract

Experimental aspects of the use of bunching parameters are discussed. Special attention is paid to the behavior expected for the case of purely statistical fluctuations. We studied bin-averaged bunching parameters and propose a generalization of bunching parameters, making use of the interparticle distance-measure technique. The proposed method opens up the possibility of carrying out a comprehensive and sensitive investigation of multiplicity fluctuations inside jets.

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