paper

Generalized Parton Distributions, Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering and TMDs

arXiv:0907.0296 · doi:10.1063/1.3293944

Abstract

Parton distributions in impact parameter space, which are obtained by Fourier transforming GPDs, exhibit a significant deviation from axial symmetry when target and/or quark are transversely polarized. In combination with the final state interactions, this transverse deformation provides a natural mechanism for naive-T odd transverse single-spin asymmetries in semi-inclusive DIS. The deformation of PDFs in impact parameter space can also be related to the transverse force acting on the active quark in polarized DIS at higher twist.

4 pages, invited talk at CIPANP09