The differential cross sections of elastic proton-proton $(pp)$ and proton-antiproton $(p\overline{p})$ scattering are studied in a holographic QCD model, considering the strong and Coulomb interaction in the Regge regime. Based on previous studies of strong interactions described in terms of Pomeron and Reggeon exchange, we add the contribution of Coulomb interaction described by photon exchange. We present the momentum transfer dependence of the contribution rates for each component, especially for the Coulomb-nuclear interference, which refers to the cross term between both interactions. For the adjustable parameters for the strong interaction, we can adopt the values determined in previous studies, and there are no extra adjustable parameters that need to be determined for the Coulomb interaction. It is presented that the resulting differential cross sections are consistent with the data for $pp$ and $p\overline{p}$ scattering.

• Received 4 July 2023
• Accepted 17 August 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.108.066001

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