Gluon Distributions in the Proton

Explore the intricacies of gluon distributions within the proton in this 52-minute lecture by Dipankar Chakrabarti, presented at the International School and Workshop on Probing Hadron Structure at the Electron-Ion Collider. Delve into the fundamental aspects of particle physics, focusing on how gluons are distributed inside the nucleon. Gain insights into the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project at Brookhaven National Lab and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of proton and neutron structure. Learn about key questions the EIC aims to address, including the distribution of quarks and gluons, the origin of nucleon mass, and the composition of proton spin. Discover the significance of high-luminosity experiments in probing nucleon structure at unprecedented levels and their implications for advancing our knowledge of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and hadron physics.