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Real and virtual Compton scattering: The nucleon polarisabilities

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We give an overview of low-energy Compton scattering γ(∗) p → γp with a real or virtual incoming photon. These processes allow the investigation of one of the fundamental properties of the nucleon, i.e. how its internal structure deforms under an applied static electromagnetic field. Our knowledge of nucleon polarisabilities and their generalization to non-zero four-momentum transfer will be reviewed, including the presently ongoing experiments and future perspectives.

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  1. Institut für Kernphysik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, 55099, Mainz, Germany

    E. J. Downie

  2. Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire, Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, CNRS/IN2P3, BP. 10448, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France

    H. Fonvieille

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Downie, E.J., Fonvieille, H. Real and virtual Compton scattering: The nucleon polarisabilities. Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 198, 287–306 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2011-01495-x

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