Kinematics of Production Processes and the Multi-Regge-Pole Hypothesis

Abstract

Toller's group-theoretical analysis of multiparticle scattering amplitudes, which leads naturally to a Regge-pole-type expansion, is extended to give a precise meaning to the multi-Regge-pole hypothesis. An essential step in this direction is achieved by the introduction of generalized Toller variables, which are tailored to the description of the asymptotic behavior of a production process in several subenergies.