Linked cluster expansion for the calculation of the semi-inclusive A(e,e′p)X processes using correlated Glauber wave functions -: art. no. 024602

The distorted one-body mixed density matrix, which is the basic nuclear quantity appearing in the definition of the cross section for the semi-inclusive A(e,e' p)X processes, is calculated within a linked cluster expansion based upon correlated wave functions and the Glauber multiple scattering theory to take into account the final state interaction of the ejected nucleon. The nuclear transparency for O-16 and Ca-40 is calculated using realistic central and noncentral correlations and the important role played by the latter is illustrated.