Physics – Nuclear Physics – Nuclear Theory
Scientific paper
2011-05-04
Physics
Nuclear Physics
Nuclear Theory
73 pages, 40 figures, review article for Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys. (dedicated to the memory of John A. Tjon)
Scientific paper
We review the role of two-photon exchange (TPE) in electron-hadron scattering, focusing in particular on hadronic frameworks suitable for describing the low and moderate Q^2 region relevant to most experimental studies. We discuss the effects of TPE on the extraction of nucleon form factors and their role in the resolution of the proton electric to magnetic form factor ratio puzzle. The implications of TPE on various other observables, including neutron form factors, electroproduction of resonances and pions, and nuclear form factors, are summarized. Measurements seeking to directly identify TPE effects, such as through the angular dependence of polarization measurements, nonlinear epsilon contributions to the cross sections, and via e+ p to e- p cross section ratios, are also outlined. In the weak sector, we describe the role of TPE and gamma-Z interference in parity-violating electron scattering, and assess their impact on the extraction of the strange form factors of the nucleon and the weak charge of the proton.
Arrington John
Blunden Peter G.
Melnitchouk Wally
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