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Time reversal odd fragmentation functions in semi-inclusive deep inelastic lepton-hadron scattering

Conference ·
OSTI ID:232652
 [1];  [2]
  1. National Inst. for Nuclear Physics and High Energy Physics, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  2. Univ. of Erlangen-Nuernberg (Germany)
In semi-inclusive scattering of polarized leptons from unpolarized hadrons, one can measure a time reversal odd structure function. It shows up as a sin({phi}) asymmetry of the produced hadrons. This asymmetry can be expressed as the product of a twist-three {open_quotes}hadron {r_arrow} quark{close_quotes} profile function and a time reversal odd twist-two {open_quotes}quark {r_arrow} hadron{close_quotes} fragmentation function. This fragmentation function can only be measured for nonzero transverse momenta of the produced hadron. Its appearance is a consequence of final state interactions between the produced hadron and the rest of the final state.
Research Organization:
Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc., Newport News, VA (United States)
OSTI ID:
232652
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/40150--299; CONF-9404197--; CEBAF-R--95-001; ON: DE96001410
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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