Soft radiation in Quantum Chromodynamics

G.C. Stavenga

Research output: ThesisDoctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU)

Abstract

We study the effect of soft radiation in QCD to all orders in perturbation theory. The eikonal approximation is generalised to next-to-leading order, and factorises in the sum over all Feynman diagrams. This results in an exponential form for the cross-section at next-to-eikonal order.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Utrecht University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Laenen, Eric, Primary supervisor
Award date14 Sept 2009
Publisher
Print ISBNs978-90-9024613-0
Publication statusPublished - 14 Sept 2009

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