Generalized Bootstrap Equations and possible implications for the NLO Odderon
arXiv:1307.3985 · doi:10.1140/epjc/s10052-013-2602-8
Abstract
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, a result which is valid also for the planar limit of QCD.
20 pages, latex, 11 figures, Comments added, To appear on EPJC