Theory lecture 6

30 Março 2022, 08:30 João Nuno Ramalho Gonçalves Pires

  • Double differential Lorentz Invariant cross section for Deep Inelastic electron-proton Scattering
  • F1 and F2 structure function measurements at SLAC
  • Bjorken scaling and Callan-Gross relation
  • DIS cross section reinterpreted in the quark-parton model
  • Elastic electron-quark scattering
  • Parton distribution functions fits with structure function data: from SLAC to HERA experiments
  • Sea and Valence quark distribution functions
Recommended reading: Chapter's 8.2 - 8.6 of Mark Thomson's book, Chapter's 8.5 - 8.6 of D.Griffith's book.