Novel Physics With Tensor Polarized Targets

TL;DR

This paper discusses the potential of using tensor polarized targets in experiments at Jefferson Lab to explore fundamental nuclear and quark properties, opening new avenues in tensor spin physics.

Contribution

It introduces the use of an enhanced tensor polarized solid target at JLab, proposing a new experimental approach to study nuclear and quark-level phenomena.

Findings

Potential to clarify nuclear property origins from partonic degrees of freedom

Provides insights into short-range correlations and quark angular momentum

Aims to determine quark sea polarization

Abstract

The Jefferson Lab PAC recently approved an experiment which will use an enhanced tensor po- larized solid target. This exciting development holds the potential of initiating a new field of tensor spin physics at JLab. Experiments which utilize tensor polarized targets can help clarify how nuclear properties arise from partonic degrees of freedom, provide unique insight into short range correlations and quark angular momentum, and help pin down the polarization of the quark sea.