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Report number arXiv:2306.09360 ; JLAB-PHY-23-3840 ; JLAB-THY-23-3848
Title Strong Interaction Physics at the Luminosity Frontier with 22 GeV Electrons at Jefferson Lab
Author(s) Accardi, A. (Hampton U.) ; Achenbach, P. (Jefferson Lab) ; Adhikari, D. (Virginia Tech.) ; Afanasev, A. (George Washington U.) ; Akondi, C.S. (Florida State U.) ; Akopov, N. (Yerevan Phys. Inst.) ; Albaladejo, M. (Valencia U., IFIC) ; Albataineh, H. (Texas A-M ; HARC, Woodlands) ; Albrecht, M. (Jefferson Lab) ; Almeida-Zamora, B. (Sonora U.) Vis alle 444 forfattere
Publication 2024-09-04
Imprint 2023-06-13
Number of pages 139
Note Updates to the list of authors; Preprint number changed from theory to experiment; Updates to sections 4 and 6, including additional figures
In: Eur. Phys. J. A 60 (2024) 173
DOI 10.1140/epja/s10050-024-01282-x
Subject category nucl-th ; Nuclear Physics - Theory ; hep-ph ; Particle Physics - Phenomenology ; hep-ex ; Particle Physics - Experiment ; nucl-ex ; Nuclear Physics - Experiment
Abstract This document presents the initial scientific case for upgrading the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) at Jefferson Lab (JLab) to 22 GeV. It is the result of a community effort, incorporating insights from a series of workshops conducted between March 2022 and April 2023. With a track record of over 25 years in delivering the world's most intense and precise multi-GeV electron beams, CEBAF's potential for a higher energy upgrade presents a unique opportunity for an innovative nuclear physics program, which seamlessly integrates a rich historical background with a promising future. The proposed physics program encompass a diverse range of investigations centered around the nonperturbative dynamics inherent in hadron structure and the exploration of strongly interacting systems. It builds upon the exceptional capabilities of CEBAF in high-luminosity operations, the availability of existing or planned Hall equipment, and recent advancements in accelerator technology. The proposed program cover various scientific topics, including Hadron Spectroscopy, Partonic Structure and Spin, Hadronization and Transverse Momentum, Spatial Structure, Mechanical Properties, Form Factors and Emergent Hadron Mass, Hadron-Quark Transition, and Nuclear Dynamics at Extreme Conditions, as well as QCD Confinement and Fundamental Symmetries. Each topic highlights the key measurements achievable at a 22 GeV CEBAF accelerator. Furthermore, this document outlines the significant physics outcomes and unique aspects of these programs that distinguish them from other existing or planned facilities. In summary, this document provides an exciting rationale for the energy upgrade of CEBAF to 22 GeV, outlining the transformative scientific potential that lies within reach, and the remarkable opportunities it offers for advancing our understanding of hadron physics and related fundamental phenomena.
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