Multiple-Production Theory Via Toller Variables

Abstract

Toller's group-theoretical analysis of kinematics is exploited to define a complete set of variables, each of independent range, for particle production of arbitrary multiplicity. In terms of these variables, the generalized Regge-pole hypothesis leads to a simple, unambiguous, and experimentally accessible prediction for high-energy multiple-production cross section. A flat Pomeranchuk trajectory is shown to violate the Froissart bound.