Parity violating asymmetries in polarized electron scattering

We discuss parity violating asymmetries between the scattering of right and left-handed electrons on a variety of targets. Implications for gauge theories from recent SLAC results on deep-inelastic electron-deuterium and electron-proton scattering are examined. A derivation of the asymmetry for elec...

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Published in:Annals of physics 1979-09, Vol.121 (1), p.147-180
Main Authors: Derman, Emanuel, Marciano, William J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We discuss parity violating asymmetries between the scattering of right and left-handed electrons on a variety of targets. Implications for gauge theories from recent SLAC results on deep-inelastic electron-deuterium and electron-proton scattering are examined. A derivation of the asymmetry for electron-electron scattering is given, its advantages are pointed out, and the feasibility of such a measurement is discussed. Other proposed or contemplated asymmetry experiments are reviewed and the necessity of including the Collins-Wilczek-Zee hadronic axial isoscalar current contribution in asymmetry predictions is noted.
ISSN:0003-4916
1096-035X
DOI:10.1016/0003-4916(79)90095-2