$k_T$ factorization of exclusive processes

Abstract

We prove $k_T$ factorization theorem in perturbative QCD (PQCD) for exclusive processes by considering $\pi {\gamma }^{\ast }\to \gamma (\pi )$ and $B\to \gamma (\pi )l\bar{\nu }$. The relevant form factors are expressed as the convolution of hard amplitudes with two-parton meson wave functions in the impact parameter $b$ space, $b$ being conjugate to the parton transverse momenta $k_T$. The point is that on-shell valence partons carry longitudinal momenta initially, and acquire $k_T$ through collinear gluon exchanges. The $b$-dependent two-parton wave functions with an appropriate path for the Wilson links are gauge-invariant. The hard amplitudes, defined as the difference between the parton-level diagrams of on-shell external particles and their collinear approximation, are also gauge-invariant. We compare the predictions for two-body nonleptonic $B$ meson decays derived from $k_T$ factorization (the PQCD approach) and from collinear factorization (the QCD factorization approach).

11 pages, REVTEX, 5 figures

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