Bose-Einstein correlations in multiple particle production

Abstract

Bose-Einstein correlations are studied in the framework of a class of independent particle production models. This generalizes the studies for a variety of models proposed previously. It is shown that the Bose-Einstein correlations lead for this class of models to Einstein's condensation at sufficiently high density. They also enhance unusual charge distributions and may explain the centauro and anticentauro events reported by cosmic ray physicists. For typical models the correlations cause a shrinking of the momentum distribution of the produced identical particles and an apparent shrinking of the production region.