Six-prong events produced in 5 GeV/cπ−p interactions

Results are presented from a study of 3184 six-prong π^?p interactions at 5 GeV/c in the Dubna 1 m hydrogen bubble chamber. Cross sections for the various reaction channels are given and their energy dependence is discussed. The emphasis of this paper is on exhibiting the semi-inclusive particle spectra is sufficient detail so that it will be possible to use it for testing models and developing new concepts. In particular, invariant distributions are plotted against the scaled longitudinal momentum x, the rapidity y and the longitudinal momentum p_L in the lab system. The net charge per x as well as y interval is also presented. It is found that the isotropic pion component is inconsistent with the Bose-Einstein formula. Comparison with data at other energies is made whenever possible.