Fixed-Order QCD Backgrounds to BFKL Dynamics in Forward Jet Production

Abstract

The production of forward jets of transverse momentum $p_T(j)\approx Q$ and large momentum fraction $x_{jet}\gg x$ probes the onset of BFKL dynamics at HERA. A full $\mathcal{O}({\alpha }_s^2)$ calculation of the inclusive forward jet cross section is presented and compared to the expected BFKL cross section.

Latex, 6 pages, 2 figures. To appear in the proceedings of the 1996 HERA Physics Workshop. The complete paper, including figures, is also available via anonymous ftp at ftp://ttpux2.physik.uni-karlsruhe.de/ , or via www at http://www-ttp.physik.uni-karlsruhe.de/cgi-bin/preprints/