Speaker
Description
In this presentation, I will present an overview of Generalized Parton Distributions (GPDs), crucial tools in understanding the intricate structure of hadrons, and experimental efforts at Jefferson Lab to probe them. We begin by introducing light cone coordinates, which provide a natural framework for describing the internal dynamics of hadrons in high-energy processes. Motivating the need for GPDs, we will outline their foundational principles and highlight their role in bridging the gap between the spatial and momentum distributions of partons.
We will then explore the challenges faced in extracting GPDs from experimental data, addressing both theoretical and practical obstacles. To ground our discussion in experimental reality, we will examine exclusive meson production, illustrating how these processes serve as vital probes for GPD studies. I will focus on the recently completed experiments with neutral final states using the Neutral Particle Spectrometer (NPS) in Hall C and their role in advancing our understanding of GPDs. An overview of the Run Group 1 experiments will be presented."
