Factorization Breaking of $A_d^T$ for polarized deuteron targets in a relativistic framework

Abstract

We discuss the possible factorization of the tensor asymmetry $A_d^T$ measured for polarized deuteron targets within a relativistic framework. We define a reduced asymmetry and find that factorization holds only in plane wave impulse approximation and if p-waves are neglected. Our numerical results show a strong factorization breaking once final state interactions are included. We also compare the d-wave content of the wave functions with the size of the factored, reduced asymmetry and find that there is no systematic relationship of this quantity to the d-wave probability of the various wave functions.