Central multiplicity distributions in the multi-channel eikonal model

Abstract

The multiplicity distribution of charged particles produced in the central rapidity region ($|\eta |<2.5$) is calculated within the multi-channel eikonal model using the AGK cutting rules and compared with ATLAS data at $\sqrt{s}=7$ and 13 TeV. The effects of color reconnection and/or string percolation are discussed.

Comments: 14 pages, 6 figures, 1 table; several clarifying sentences and an additional reference have been added. Version to be published in PRD