A linear evolution for non-linear dynamics and correlations in realistic nuclei

E. Levin, M. Lublinsky

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Abstract

A new approach to high energy evolution based on a linear equation for QCD generating functional is developed. This approach opens a possibility for systematic study of correlations inside targets, and, in particular, inside realistic nuclei.Our results are presented as three new equations. The first one is a linear equation for QCD generating functional (and for scattering amplitude) that sums the 'fan' diagrams. For the amplitude this equation is equivalent to the non-linear Balitsky-Kovchegov equation.The second equation is a generalization of the Balitsky-Kovchegov non-linear equation to interactions with realistic nuclei. It includes a new correlation parameter which incorporates, in a model-dependent way, correlations inside the nuclei.The third equation is a non-linear equation for QCD generating functional (and for scattering amplitude) that in addition to the 'fan' diagrams sums the Glauber-Mueller multiple rescatterings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-211
Number of pages21
JournalNuclear Physics A
Volume730
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Jan 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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