Solution of nonlinear Gribov-Levin-Ryskin-Mueller-Qiu evolution equation for gluon distribution function

Abstract

In this paper we have determined the behavior of gluon distribution function by solving the Gribov-Levin-Reskin-Mueller-Qiu (GLR-MQ) evolution equation,which is nonlinear in gluon density. The moderate Q2 behavior of G(x, t), where t = ln(Q2/Λ2), is obtained by employing the Regge like behaviour of gluon distribution function at small-x. Here Q2 behavior of nonlinear gluon distribution function is investigated for small values x = 10−2, 10−3, 10−4 and 10−5 rexpectively. Our predictions are compared with different parametrisations and are found in good agreement. It is observed from our results that with the nonlinear corrections incorporated, the strong growth of G(x,t) that corresponds to the linear QCD evolution equation is slowed down. Moreover essential taming of gluon distribution function is observed for R = 2 GeV−1 as expected.