Eur. Phys. J. A 24, s2.17-s2.21 (2005)
DOI: 10.1140/epjad/s2005-04-003-5

Electromagnetic form factors of the nucleon

Kees de Jager

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA

(Received 15 October 2004 / Published online 08 February 2005)

Abstract

The experimental and theoretical status of elastic electron scattering from the nucleon is reviewed. As a consequence of new experimental facilities and new theoretical insights, this subject is advancing with unprecedented precision.

PACS: 13.40.Gp Electromagnetic form factors - 29.27.Hj Polarized beams

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