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On neutron charge structure

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The aim of the present work is to investigate the charge structure of neutron by calculating its root mean square charge radius 〈r 2n 〉1/2 and the corresponding charge form factor,G n(q), within the general framework of quark-parton model. The neutron (the nucleon in general) is considered to be disc-like in conformity with the idea of Lorentz invariance. Using the proton charge radius, 〈r 2p 〉=0·707 fm2 as input, our calculations not only reproduce the observed negative sign correctly but also give reasonable value for the magnitude of 〈r 2n 〉 when compared with the experimental limits. −0·16≦〈r 2n 〉≦−0·11 (fm2). Predictiona are also made for the proton and the neutron charge form factors and the results compared with the data.

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  1. Department of Physics, A.R.S.D. College, University of Delhi, India

    D. Parashar

  2. University of Mosul, Iraq

    M. A. Khalil & M. Y. Hussein

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One of us (D. P.) would like to express his gratitude to Professor A. N. Mitra for his interest and advice in the work, and to Dr. S. M. Mustafa for the warm hospitality at the University of Mosul.

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Parashar, D., Khalil, M.A. & Hussein, M.Y. On neutron charge structure. Czech J Phys 41, 321–325 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01599033

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