A search for QCD-instanton-induced events in deep inelastic ep scattering has been performed with the ZEUS detector at the HERA collider, using data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 38 pb-1. A kinematic range defined by cuts on the photon virtuality, Q^2 > 120 GeV^2, and on the Bjorken scaling variable, x > 10-3, has been investigated. The QCD-instanton induced events were modelled by the Monte Carlo generator QCDINS. A background-independent, conservative 95% confidence level upper limit for the instanton cross section of 26 pb is obtained, to be compared with the theoretically expected value of 8.9 pb.

Search for QCD-instanton induced events in deep inelastic ep scattering at HERA.

MONACO, Vincenzo;SACCHI, Roberto;SOLANO, Ada Maria;
2004-01-01

Abstract

A search for QCD-instanton-induced events in deep inelastic ep scattering has been performed with the ZEUS detector at the HERA collider, using data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 38 pb-1. A kinematic range defined by cuts on the photon virtuality, Q^2 > 120 GeV^2, and on the Bjorken scaling variable, x > 10-3, has been investigated. The QCD-instanton induced events were modelled by the Monte Carlo generator QCDINS. A background-independent, conservative 95% confidence level upper limit for the instanton cross section of 26 pb is obtained, to be compared with the theoretically expected value of 8.9 pb.
2004
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s2004-01735-3
High Energy Physics; HERA; ZEUS Collaboration
S. Chekanov;M. Derrick;D. Krakauer;J. H. Loizides;S. Magill;S. Miglioranzi;B. Musgrave;J. Repond;R. Yoshida;M. C. K.;P. Antonioli;G. Bari;M. Basile;L....espandi
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