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Wave equation for a composite nucleon

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. C; (United States)
A two-component Pauli equation for a composite model of the nucleon is derived using a relativistically covariant quark model. Scalar-isoscalar, vector-isoscalar, vector-isovector, and electromagnetic external potentials are considered. For the vector fields we find anomalous ''magnetic moments,'' which are simply related to the corresponding electromagnetic kappa. The Dirac equation, even if supplemented by anomalous magnetic moments, is found to fail beginning with the Darwin term. However, in Dirac phenomenology, the low-order errors can be compensated by the strengths and functional shapes of the assumed potentials.
Research Organization:
Institute for Nuclear Theory, Department of Physics, FM-15, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
OSTI ID:
7193588
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. C; (United States) Vol. 38:1; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English