Nucleon Structure Functions at Moderate Q2: Relativistic Constituent Quarks and Spectator Mass Spectrum

We present a model description of the nucleon valence structure function applicable over the entire region of the Bjorken variable x, and above moderate values of Q**2 (> 1 GeV**2). We stress the importance of describing the complete spectrum of intermediate states which are spectator to the deep...

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Published in:arXiv.org 1995-10
Main Authors: Kulagin, S A, Melnitchouk, W, Weigl, T, Weise, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Constituents
Inelastic collisions
Phenomenology
Pions
Quarks
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Summary:We present a model description of the nucleon valence structure function applicable over the entire region of the Bjorken variable x, and above moderate values of Q**2 (> 1 GeV**2). We stress the importance of describing the complete spectrum of intermediate states which are spectator to the deep-inelastic collision. At a scale of 1 GeV**2 the relevant degrees of freedom are constituent quarks and pions. The large-x region is then described in terms of scattering from constituent quarks in the nucleon, while the dressing of constituent quarks by pions plays an important role at intermediate x values. The correct small-x behavior, which is necessary for the proper normalization of the valence distributions, is guaranteed by modeling the asymptotic spectator mass spectrum according to Regge phenomenology.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.9510053