A general formalism to evaluate time-reversal odd transverse momentum dependent parton distributions (T-odd TMDS) is reviewed and applied to the calculation of the leading-twist quantities, i.e., the Sivers and the Boer-Mulders functions. Two different models of the proton structure, namely a non relativistic constituent quark model and the MIT bag model, have been used. The results obtained in both frameworks fulfill the Burkardt sum rule to a large extent. The calculation of nuclear effects in the extraction of neutron single spin asymmetries in semi-inclusive deep inelastic scattering off transversely polarized 3He is also illustrated. In the kinematics of JLab, it is found that the nuclear effects described by an Impulse Approximation approach are under theoretical control.
Transversity studies with protons and light nuclei
SCOPETTA, Sergio
2011
Abstract
A general formalism to evaluate time-reversal odd transverse momentum dependent parton distributions (T-odd TMDS) is reviewed and applied to the calculation of the leading-twist quantities, i.e., the Sivers and the Boer-Mulders functions. Two different models of the proton structure, namely a non relativistic constituent quark model and the MIT bag model, have been used. The results obtained in both frameworks fulfill the Burkardt sum rule to a large extent. The calculation of nuclear effects in the extraction of neutron single spin asymmetries in semi-inclusive deep inelastic scattering off transversely polarized 3He is also illustrated. In the kinematics of JLab, it is found that the nuclear effects described by an Impulse Approximation approach are under theoretical control.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
