Reggezation. How does it come about?

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The discussion centers on the concept of reggezation in the context of the BFKL equation, particularly regarding the role of exchanged gluons. Participants express a need for a clear, worked example demonstrating how radiative corrections are represented by reggezized gluons. The conversation highlights a gap in understanding, as many references merely state that "virtual corrections enter via replacing the propagators," without providing concrete examples. The request for explicit illustrations indicates a demand for deeper insights into the application of reggezation in theoretical physics.

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Hey folks,

i am reading about the BFKL equation and came across the reggezation of the exchanged gluons. Now, i understand what reggezation means but i don't see where it enters. Especially since most people simple write "virtual corrections enter via replacing the propagators by bla bla. this is called reggezation".

So what i would like to see i a well-worked example where i can EXPLICITELY see that the radiative corrections are given be reggezised gluons... Does anyone have an idea where i can find that?

Thanks
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I would love to see this as well. (Which is kind of sad because the BFKL equation is part of my likely thesis project and I really should know this stuff... if I manage to figure out I'll post here.)
 

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