Leading nucleon and the proton-nucleus inelasticity

We present in this paper a calculation of the average proton-nucleus inelasticity. Using an Iterative Leading Particle Model and the Glauber model, we relate the leading particle distribution in nucleon-nucleus interactions with the respective one in nucleon- proton collisions. To describe the leading particle distribution in nucleon-proton collisions, we use the Regge Mueller formalism. Contribution to 26th ICRC - Salt Lake City, Utah. August, 1999. HE 1.1.14