The ReBB model at 8 TeV: Odderon exchange is not a probability, but a certainty

Abstract

The Real Extended Bialas-Bzdak (ReBB) model study is extended to the 8 TeV $pp$ TOTEM elastic differential cross section data. The analysis shows that the ReBB model describes the $pp$ and $p\bar{p}$ differential cross section data in the limited $0.37 \leq -t \leq 1.2$ GeV$^2$ and $1.96 \leq \sqrt{s} \leq 8$ TeV kinematic region, in a statistically acceptable manner. In this kinematic region a greater than 30 $\sigma$ model-dependent Odderon signal is observed by comparing the $pp$ and ReBB extrapolated $p\bar{p}$ differential cross sections. Thus, in practical terms, within the framework of the ReBB model, Odderon exchange is not a probability, but a certainty.