Limits on the diffractive mass in strong coherent γ*-nucleus scattering

Physics Letters B 2026 Open access

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Authors: A.H. Mueller
DOI: 10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140269
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References: 9

Abstract

An evolution equation for diffractive production with a definite rapidity gap is given. Coherent γ * A collisions in the unitarity (saturation) region are studied with the conclusion that the diffractive mass is always on the order of the γ * virtuality, Q , when the scattering is strong. Deep in the saturation region diffractive masses significantly greater than Q are strongly suppressed by a Levin-Tuchin mechanism.

Fields of Study & Subjects

High-Energy Particle Collisions Research Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Physics Letters B
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
874
Pages
140269–140269
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN