Generalized parton distributions from lattice QCD

We perform a quenched lattice calculation of the first moment of twist-two generalized parton distribution functions of the proton, and assess the total quark (spin and orbital angular momentum) contribution to the spin of the proton.

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Published inPhysical review letters Vol. 92; no. 4; p. 042002
Main Authors Göckeler, M, Horsley, R, Pleiter, D, Rakow, P E L, Schäfer, A, Schierholz, G, Schroers, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 30.01.2004
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Summary:We perform a quenched lattice calculation of the first moment of twist-two generalized parton distribution functions of the proton, and assess the total quark (spin and orbital angular momentum) contribution to the spin of the proton.
ISSN:0031-9007
DOI:10.1103/physrevlett.92.042002