QCD factorization and quantum mechanics

Journal Article · Mon Dec 20 00:00:00 UTC 2021 · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. A, Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2021.0058 · OSTI ID:1839358

Aidala, C. A.  ^[1]; Rogers, T. C. ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
2. Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA (United States); Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), Newport News, VA (United States)

It is unusual to find quantum chromodynamics (QCD) factorization explained in the language of quantum information science. However, we will discuss how the issue of factorization and its breaking in high-energy QCD processes relates to phenomena like decoherence and entanglement. Further, we will elaborate with several examples and explain them in terms familiar from basic quantum mechanics and quantum information science.

• Research Organization: Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA (United States); Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), Newport News, VA (United States); Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Nuclear Physics (NP)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC05-06OR23177; SC0013393; SC0018106
• OSTI ID: 1839358
• Report Number(s): DOE/OR/23177-5405; JLAB-THY--21-3557; arXiv:2108.12319; 2012926
• Journal Information: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. A, Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, Journal Name: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. A, Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences Journal Issue: 2216 Vol. 380; ISSN 1364-503X
• Publisher: The Royal Society PublishingCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English