Structure functions of 2-D integrable asymptotically free models

May, 2004
16 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Lett.B 594 (2004) 141-152
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Report number:
  • MPP-2004-43

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Abstract:
We investigate structure functions in the 2--dimensional (asymptotically free) non--linear O(n)σ(n) \sigma--models using the non--perturbative S--matrix bootstrap program. In particular the {\it exact small (Bjorken) xx behavior is exhibited}: the structure is rather universal and is probably the same in a wide class of (integrable) asymptotically free models. Structurally similar universal formulae may also hold for the small xx behavior of QCD in 4--dimensions. Structure functions in the special case of the n=3n=3 model are accurately computed over the whole xx range for q2/M2<105-q^2/M^2<10^5, and some moments are compared with results from renormalized perturbation theory. Some remarks concerning the structure functions in the 1/n1/n approximation are also made.
  • sigma model: nonlinear
  • dimension: 2
  • symmetry: O(N)
  • asymptotic freedom
  • integrability
  • expansion 1/N
  • structure function
  • bootstrap
  • numerical calculations