THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Department of Physics Colloquium

Hadron Structure: Jefferson Lab 12 and Beyond

Alexei ProkudinJefferson Laboratory

A great deal of experimental and theoretical progress has been achieved in our understanding of hadron structure in recent decades. I will discuss our current understanding of hadron structure from the point of view of Quantum Chromodynamics, the theory that describes the hadron as a dynamical system of partons (quarks and gluons). Jefferson Lab 12 will play a crucial role in experimental measurements of hadron structure. I will explain details of the program and show the potential of future measurements. I will also discuss the future of nuclear physics beyond Jefferson Lab 12 at a proposed Electron-Ion Collider.

TIME: 4:00-5:00 pm, Thursday, February 28th, 2013PLACE: Corcoran Hall 101, GWU

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