A global analysis of inclusive diffractive cross sections at HERA

Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

32 pages, 18 figures

Scientific paper

10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2007.05.016

We describe the most recent data on the diffractive structure functions from the H1 and ZEUS Collaborations at HERA using four models. First, a Pomeron Structure Function (PSF) model, in which the Pomeron is considered as an object with parton distribution functions. Then, the Bartels Ellis Kowalski Wusthoff (BEKW) approach is discussed, assuming the simplest perturbative description of the Pomeron using a two-gluon ladder. A third approach, the Bialas Peschanski (BP) model, based on the dipole formalism is then described. Finally, we discuss the Golec-Biernat-W\"usthoff (GBW) saturation model which takes into account saturation effects. The best description of all avaible measurements can be achieved with either the PSF based model or the BEKW approach. In particular, the BEKW prediction allows to include the highest $\beta$ measurements, which are dominated by higher twists effects and provide an efficient and compact parametrisation of the diffractive cross section. The two other models also give a good description of cross section measurements at small $x$ with a small number of parameters. The comparison of all predictions allows us to identify interesting differences in the behaviour of the effective pomeron intercept and in the shape of the longitudinal component of the diffractive structure functions. In this last part, we present some features that can be discriminated by new experimental measurements, completing the HERA program.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

A global analysis of inclusive diffractive cross sections at HERA does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with A global analysis of inclusive diffractive cross sections at HERA, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A global analysis of inclusive diffractive cross sections at HERA will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-531818

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.