New ISR and SPS collider multiplicity data and the Golokhvastov generalization of the KNO scaling

Abstract

The generalization of KNO scaling proposed by Golokhvastov (KNO-G scaling) is tested usingpp multiplicity data, in particular results of the new high precision ISR measurements. Since the data obey KNO-G scaling over the full energy range\(\sqrt s \)=2.51−62.2 GeV with the scaling function ψ(z), having only one free parameter, the superiority of the KNO-G over the standard approach is clearly demonstrated. The extrapolation within KNO-G scaling to the SPS Collider energy range and a comparison with the recent UA5 multiplicity results is presented.