Measurement of Meson Resonance Production in $pi^{-} + $C Interactions at SPS energies

We present measurements of $rho^0$, $omega$ and K$^{*0}$ spectra in $pi^{-} + $C production interactions at 158 GeV/c and $rho^0$ spectra at 350 GeV/c using the NA61/SHINE spectrometer at the CERN SPS. Spectra are presented as a function of the Feynmans variable $x_text{F}$ in the range $0 < x_text{F} < 1$ and $0 < x_text{F} < 0.5$ for 158 GeV/c and 350 GeV/c respectively. Furthermore, we show comparisons with previous measurements and predictions of several hadronic interaction models. These measurements are essential for a better understanding of hadronic shower development and for improving the modeling of cosmic ray air showers.