Test of an Analytic, Finite, Non-Perturbative, Gauge-Invariant QCD formulation against elastic pp scattering at the ISR energies

TL;DR

This paper tests a recent non-perturbative, finite, gauge-invariant QCD formulation against elastic proton-proton scattering data from ISR energies, providing initial validation and planning for extension to LHC energies.

Contribution

It introduces and tests a novel QCD formulation derived from Schwinger's Generating Functional against experimental scattering data.

Findings

Validation of the QCD formulation with ISR data

Potential applicability to higher LHC energies

Demonstrates gauge-invariant, non-perturbative approach

Abstract

A recent QCD formulation that is non-perturbative, finite, gauge-invariant, exact emerged from Schwinger's Generating Functional. A first test of the validity of this formulation is provided here against elastic proton-proton scattering at the Intersecting Storage Rings, ISR, energies. Extension to LHC energies is underway.