Conference paper

Chromodynamic lensing and ⊥ single spin asymmetries

M. Burkardt ; Department of Physics, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, U.S.A.

Abstract

The physical interpretation of generalized parton distributions (in the limit ξ = 0) as Fourier transforms of impact parameter dependent parton distributions is discussed. Particular emphasis is put on the role of the target polarization. For transversely polarized targets, we expect a significant deviation from axial symmetry for the distribution in the transverse plane. We conjecture that this transverse distortion, in combination with the final state, provides a natural explanation for the sign of the Sivers contribution to semi-inclusive single-spin asymmetries.

Keywords

Sivers effect; generalized parton distributions

Hrčak ID:

305884

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/305884

Publication date:

1.6.2004.

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