Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at H1 and ZEUS

TL;DR

This paper reports the first measurements of the cross section for Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at HERA, providing new insights into the proton structure at specific kinematic ranges.

Contribution

It presents the first measurement of the DVCS cross section at HERA for certain Q^2, W, and t ranges, advancing experimental understanding.

Findings

First DVCS cross section measurement at HERA.

Data covers Q^2 > 2 GeV^2, W between 30 and 120 GeV, |t| < 1 GeV^2.

Results contribute to understanding proton structure.

Abstract

Results on Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at HERA measured by the H1 and ZEUS Collaborations are presented. The cross section, measured for the first time, is reported for $Q^2 > 2 GeV^2$, $30 < W < 120 GeV$ and $|t| < 1 GeV^2$.