On the odderon intercept in the variational approach

TL;DR

This paper recalculates the odderon intercept using a variational approach rooted in conformal invariance, resulting in a value below unity, which contrasts with previous estimates.

Contribution

It introduces a variational method based on conformal invariance to compute the odderon intercept, providing a revised value below unity.

Findings

Revised odderon intercept: α=1-0.339 α_s N/π

Contrasts with previous estimates above unity

Demonstrates effectiveness of variational approach in this context

Abstract

The odderon intercept $ \alpha $ is recalculated by the variational method based on conformal invariance. The final result is $\alpha=1-0.339 \alpha_s N/\pi$ in contrast to the published value above unity.