Structure Functions and Parton Distributions
arXiv:hep-ph/0502073 · doi:10.1016/j.nuclphysa.2005.03.142
Abstract
I review recent progress in the determination of the parton structure of the nucleon, in particular from deep-inelastic structure functions. I explain how the needs of current and future precision phenomenology, specifically at the LHC, have turned the determination of parton distributions into a quantitative problem. I describe the results and difficulties of current approaches and ideas to go beyond them.
12 pages, 8 figures, plenary talk at BARYONS04