Single particle inclusive spectra resulting from the collision of relativistic protons, deuterons, and alpha particles with nuclei

The yields of positive and negative particles resulting from the collision of 1.05 GeV/nucleon and 2.1 GeV/nucleon protons, deuterons and alpha panticles with targets of Be, C, Cu, and Pb. Single particle inclusive spectra were obtained at 2.5 deg (lab) for pi /sup plus or minus , K/sup +/, p, d, / sup 3/H, /sup 3/He, and /sup 4/He. Discussion is limited to tho se aspects of these spectra which are related to possible applications and tests of various high energy interaction models. In particular, it is indicated how results bear on such concepts as limiting fragmentation, scaling, and the ''anton'' structure of the alpha particle and deuteron projectiles. (auth)