Gauge invariant correlators in noncommutative gauge theory

Using perturbation theory, we explore the universal high momentum behavior of correlation functions of gauge invariant operators in planar noncommutative gauge theories. We find that the correlation functions are strongly enhanced when pairs of momenta become antiparallel. In particular, there is a transition from the previously noted exponential suppression of correlation functions at high momenta to a more field theoretic behavior when the momenta of pairs of operators antialign within a critical angle. Some of our calculations can be extrapolated to strong coupling, and in particular we are able to reproduce precisely the supergravity prediction for the behavior of two point functions, including the coupling dependence. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.