ON THE INTRINSIC CHARM COMPONENT OF THE NUCLEON

Abstract

Using a $\overline{D}$ meson cloud model we calculate the squared charm radius of the nucleon . The ratio between this squared radius and the ordinary baryon squared radius is identified with the probability of ``seeing'' the intrinsic charm component of the nucleon. Our estimate is compatible with those used to successfully describe the charm production phenomenology.

9 pages, 2 figures not included, avaiable from the authors