New data on the reaction K+p → π+pK0 and a detailed comparison with the Veneziano model

We have made detailed fits to new data on the reaction K⁺p→π⁺pK⁰ at 12 GeV/c using the generalized Veneziano model with several different sets of assumptions. We find that the quality of the fits depends to a large degree on the choice of kinematic factors, and we also find that a good fit can be obtained only by using five adjustable parameters, multiple trajectories, and several kinematic factors.