1307.3985 (J. Bartels et al.)

Generalized Bootstrap Equations and possible implications for the NLO
Odderon    [PDF]

J. Bartels, G. P. Vacca

We formulate and discuss generalized bootstrap equations in nonabelian gauge theories. They are shown to hold in the leading logarithmic approximation. Since their validity is related to the self-consistency of the Steinmann relations for inelastic production amplitudes they can be expected to be valid also in NLO. Specializing to the N=4 SYM, we show that the validity in NLO of these generalized bootstrap equations allows to find the NLO Odderon solution with intercept exactly at one.

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