Electroproduction of Vector Mesons

TL;DR

This paper explores how the energy dependence of exclusive vector meson electroproduction cross sections reveals insights into the soft-hard interaction interplay and aims to identify the relevant process scales.

Contribution

It analyzes the energy dependence to better understand the transition between soft and hard QCD interactions in vector meson electroproduction.

Findings

Energy dependence varies with vector meson type

Identifies potential scales for soft-hard transition

Provides insights into QCD interaction mechanisms

Abstract

The energy dependence of the cross section for exclusive electroproduction of vector mesons is discussed as a way to learn about the interplay of soft and hard interactions. The question of determining the scale of these processes is addressed.