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Potterveld, David Henry (1989) A measurement of inclusive quasi-elastic electron scattering cross sections at high momentum transfer. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042013-092346016
Abstract
We have measured inclusive electron-scattering cross sections for targets of ^(4)He, C, Al, Fe, and Au, for kinematics spanning the quasi-elastic peak, with squared, four momentum transfers (q^2) between 0.23 and 2.89 (GeV/c)^2. Additional data were measured for Fe with q^2's up to 3.69 (GeV/c)^2 These cross sections were analyzed for the y-scaling behavior expected from a simple, impulse-approximation model, and are found to approach a scaling limit at the highest q^2's. The q^2 approach to scaling is compared with a calculation for infinite nuclear matter, and relationships between the scaling function and nucleon momentum distributions are discussed. Deviations from perfect scaling are used to set limits on possible changes in the size of nucleons inside the nucleus.
Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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Subject Keywords: | Physics |
Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy |
Major Option: | Physics |
Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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Defense Date: | 6 July 1988 |
Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:06042013-092346016 |
Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042013-092346016 |
Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
ID Code: | 7831 |
Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
Deposited By: | Dan Anguka |
Deposited On: | 04 Jun 2013 16:50 |
Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2020 01:55 |
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