Multidimensional analysis of collective sidewards flow in Au on Au reactions between 100 and 1050 A MeV

An excitation function of the Au on Au reaction from 100 to 1050 A MeV was measured using the FOPI-facility at GSI Darmstadt. Nuclear charge (Z≤15) and velocity of the product were detected with full azimuthal acceptance at laboratory angles 1 ≤Θlab≤30 . For the first time an analysis is presented which combines the azimuthally asymmetric part of the transverse flow (sidewards flow), stopping and the associated collision geometry. In comparison to microscopic transport model calculations we demonstrate the relevance of this method for the extraction of the nuclear equation of state. (orig.)