Spin Structure Functions
R. L. Jaffe (Center for Theoretical Physics, MIT)
TL;DR
This paper reviews the spin-dependent structure functions in hard processes, focusing on twist-2 and twist-3 phenomena, and highlights novel effects related to chirally odd distributions and transverse polarization.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of spin structure functions, emphasizing recent developments in chirally odd distributions and transverse polarization effects.
Findings
Identification of twist-2 and twist-3 contributions
Discussion of chirally odd parton distributions
Analysis of transverse polarization effects
Abstract
I review the spin dependent structure functions which control dominant (twist-2) and sub-dominant (twist-3) phenomena in hard processes. Novel effects associated with chirally odd parton distributions and with transverse polarization are emphasized.
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Taxonomy
TopicsQuantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions · Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies · High-Energy Particle Collisions Research