On the Significance of the Upcoming LHC pp Cross Section Data

TL;DR

This paper discusses how upcoming LHC proton-proton cross section data could shed light on proton structure, using the Regular Charge-Monopole Theory and classical electrodynamics to interpret existing and future experimental results.

Contribution

It introduces a novel application of the Regular Charge-Monopole Theory to explain proton structure and interpret LHC cross section data within a classical and quantum framework.

Findings

Pre-LHC data suggest specific baryon structures.

The theory provides explanations for the shape of proton-proton cross section graphs.

Upcoming LHC data are crucial for testing these theoretical insights.

Abstract

The relevance of the Regular Charge-Monopole Theory to the proton structure is described. The discussion relies on classical electrodynamics and its associated quantum mechanics. Few experimental data are used as a clue to the specific structure of baryons. This basis provides an explanation for the shape of the graph of the pre-LHC proton-proton cross section data. These data also enable a description of the significance of the expected LHC cross section measurements which will be known soon. Problematic QCD issues are pointed out.