Status of MRST/MSTW PDF sets
R.S. Thorne, A.D. Martin, W.J. Stirling, G. Watt
TL;DR
This paper reviews the historical development of MRST/MSTW parton distribution functions, clarifying their current status and obsolescence in comparison to the latest 2008 MSTW sets, to guide proper usage and comparison.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution and current relevance of MRST/MSTW PDFs, clarifying their comparison with recent sets.
Findings
Identification of obsolete PDF sets
Clarification of comparison standards
Guidance on current best practices
Abstract
We outline the historical development of MRST/MSTW parton distribution functions (PDFs), and clarify how they should be regarded when compared to the most up-to-date 2008 MSTW sets, noting which sets are now obsolete and the reasons why.
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TopicsParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions · High-Energy Particle Collisions Research