Hadron Structure in Experiments - Lecture 3

Explore the intricacies of hadron structure through this lecture by Sanghwa Park, part of the International School and Workshop on Probing Hadron Structure at the Electron-Ion Collider. Delve into experimental approaches for investigating the internal composition of protons and neutrons, focusing on their fundamental constituents - quarks and gluons. Learn about the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at Brookhaven National Lab and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of nucleon structure. Discover key questions the EIC aims to address, including quark and gluon distribution within nucleons, the origin of nucleon mass, spin composition, and the possibility of gluon saturation in heavy ion collisions. Gain insights into the EIC's high luminosity and wide kinematical coverage, which will provide unprecedented access to new information about hadron structure. This lecture is part of a comprehensive program combining a school for students and early-career researchers with a workshop featuring expert discussions on frontier areas of EIC physics.