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Two-Loop DGLAP Splitting Functions from Light Cone Perturbation Theory

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: We perform a two-loop calculation in Light Cone Perturbation Theory (LCPT) to evaluate the next-to-leading order nonsinglet splitting function. Our calculation demonstrates the methodology and feasibility of performing higher order calculations in LCPT. Since in Hamiltonian perturbation theory the longitudinal $k^+$ momentum is always positive, poles in $1/k^+$ can be regularized by a simple cutoff which cancels in physical results, without any associated ambiguities. For transverse momentum integrals we use dimensional regularization. Developing methods for loop calculations in LCPT paves the way for a systematical, automatizable procedure for precision calculations in this framework with a transparent physical partonic interpretation. This can provide a standard framework in higher order calculations in the gluon saturation regime of QCD.

Source: arXiv (Cornell University)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2601.10374

Authors: Lappi, Tuomas, Paatelainen, Risto, Seppälä, Mikko

Institutions: Helsinki Institute of Physics, University of Jyväskylä, University of Helsinki

Topic: Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions

Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7124458972

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