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PARTON DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

[The] probability density for finding a particle with a certain longitudinal momentum fraction x at resolution scale Q².

CONT

The momentum distribution functions of the partons within the proton are simply called parton distribution functions (PDFs) when the spin direction of the partons is not considered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

[Densité] de probabilité de trouver une particule avec une fraction x de la quantité de mouvement longitudinale du hadron et avec une certaine impulsion transférée au hadron Q².

Spanish

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