31 research outputs found
Energy dependence of the inelasticity in collisions from experimental information on charged particle multiplicity distributions
The dependence of the inelasticity in terms of the center of mass energy is
studied in the eikonal formalism, which provides connection between elastic and
inelastic channels. Due to the absence of inelasticity experimental datasets,
the present analysis is based on experimental information available on the full
phase space multiplicity distribution covering a large range of energy, namely
30 1800 GeV. Our results indicate that the decrease of
inelasticity is consequence of minijets production from semihard interactions
arising from the scattering of gluons carrying only a very small fractions of
the momenta from their parent protons. Alternative methods of estimating the
inelasticity are discussed and predictions to the LHC energies are presented
Multiparticle production in the model with antishadowing
We discuss the role of absorbtion and antishadowing in particle production.
We reproduce power-like energy behavior of the mean multiplicity in the model
with antishadowing and discuss physical implications of such behavior for the
hadron structure.Comment: 11 pages, 3 figures, extended version of the talk at the XXXII
International Symposium on Multiparticle Dynamics September 7-13, 2002
Alushta, Crimea, Ukrain
Scaling violations: Connections between elastic and inelastic hadron scattering in a geometrical approach
Starting from a short range expansion of the inelastic overlap function,
capable of describing quite well the elastic pp and scattering data,
we obtain extensions to the inelastic channel, through unitarity and an impact
parameter approach. Based on geometrical arguments we infer some
characteristics of the elementary hadronic process and this allows an excellent
description of the inclusive multiplicity distributions in and
collisions. With this approach we quantitatively correlate the violations of
both geometrical and KNO scaling in an analytical way. The physical picture
from both channels is that the geometrical evolution of the hadronic
constituents is principally reponsible for the energy dependence of the
physical quantities rather than the dynamical (elementary) interaction itself.Comment: 16 pages, aps-revtex, 11 figure
From data to practice: brain meningioma treatment in elderly patients – a survey of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINch®) and systematic review and meta-analysis
The management of meningioma in elderly patients (MEP) presents a complex and evolving challenge. Data available offer conflicting information on treatment options and complications. This survey aimed to examine the current approach to MEP, comparing the national profile to data in the current literature. A survey addressing the treatments options and management of meningioma in elderly was designed on behalf of SINch (R) (Societa Italiana di Neurochirurgia) and sent via email to all Chiefs of Neurosurgical Departments. The survey remained open for responses from May 5th, 2022, until November 21st, 2022. A search of the literature published between January 2000 and March 2023, in accordance to PRISMA guidelines, was included. A total of 51 Neurosurgical centers participated in the survey. The caseload profile of each center influences the choice of treatment selection (Stereotactic Radiosurgery versus open surgery) (p = 0.01) and the consolidated practice of discussing cases within a multidisciplinary group (p = 0.02). The pooled meta-analysis demonstrated a significant increased risk in the elderly group for permanent deficits (p < 0.00001), postoperative infections (p = 0.0004) and hemorrhage (p = 0.0001), perioperative mortality (p < 0.00001), and medical complications (p < 0.00001) as compared to the young population. This study presents the initial comprehensive analysis of the existing trends in the surgical management of MEP in Italy. The significant variation in practices primarily stems from the absence of standardized guidelines. While most centers have adopted an integrated approach, there is a need to promote a multidisciplinary care model. Prospective studies are needed to gather robust evidence in this clinical setting
A New Scheme for Calculation of the Multiplicity Distributions in Hadronic Interactions
We generalize an existing geometrical approach for multiparticle production in hadronic interactions, in which the overall multiplicity distribution is given by summing contributions coming from each impact parameter b of the incident hadronic system. In the previous work, the process occurring at a fixed impact parameter b was interpreted as due to an elementary collision with formation of an object similar to the one in e − e + annihilations. Here, we extend the model allowing the possibility of formation of more than just one string. The output seems to be more consistent with data