# Predictions for Diffractive $\phi$ Meson Production Using an AdS/QCD Light-front Wavefunction

## TL;DR

This paper predicts the rate of diffractive phi meson electro-production using a holographic light-front wavefunction within the Color Glass Condensate model, validated against recent HERA data.

## Contribution

It introduces a novel application of AdS/QCD holographic wavefunctions to diffractive meson production predictions in the CGC framework.

## Key findings

- Predicted cross-sections agree with HERA data
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of holographic wavefunctions in QCD processes
- Provides a new approach for modeling diffractive meson production

## Abstract

We compute the rate for diffractive $\phi$ electro-production using the Color Glass Condensate dipole model. The model parameters are obtained from fits to the most recent combined HERA data on inclusive deep inelastic scattering. As for the $\phi$ meson, we use an AdS/QCD holographic light front wavefunction. Our predictions are compared to the available data collected at the HERA collider.