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Autori principali: Lumpay, Roland B., Jusoy, Jade C., Apas, Ruel, Auxtero Jr, Eulogio
Natura: Preprint
Pubblicazione: 2025
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Accesso online:https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.11195
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author Lumpay, Roland B.
Jusoy, Jade C.
Apas, Ruel
Auxtero Jr, Eulogio
author_facet Lumpay, Roland B.
Jusoy, Jade C.
Apas, Ruel
Auxtero Jr, Eulogio
contents The proton radius puzzle remains a key challenge in modern physics, highlighting both the precision and limitations of current experimental and theoretical approaches. Recent studies, such as those by Xiong et al. and Bezginov et al., have consistently found a smaller proton radius of about 0.84 femtometers, in line with muonic hydrogen measurements, but discrepancies with earlier electron-proton scattering and atomic hydrogen spectroscopy persist. These unresolved differences reveal systematic errors or limitations in existing theoretical frameworks, as pointed out by Arrington and Sick. The divergence between results from muonic and electronic hydrogen measurements remains unexplained, with contributions from both experimental uncertainties and theoretical gaps. To address these challenges, a coordinated approach is needed-focused on reducing systematic uncertainties through advanced experimental setups, like improved scattering experiments at Jefferson Lab, and developing new theoretical models, such as those proposed by Alarćon et al. and Lin et al. Integrating experimental precision with theoretical rigor offers the best path toward resolving this enduring puzzle and providing deeper insights into the fundamental forces of nature.
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spellingShingle The Proton Radius Puzzle and Discrepancies in Proton Structure Measurements
Lumpay, Roland B.
Jusoy, Jade C.
Apas, Ruel
Auxtero Jr, Eulogio
Nuclear Experiment
Nuclear Theory
The proton radius puzzle remains a key challenge in modern physics, highlighting both the precision and limitations of current experimental and theoretical approaches. Recent studies, such as those by Xiong et al. and Bezginov et al., have consistently found a smaller proton radius of about 0.84 femtometers, in line with muonic hydrogen measurements, but discrepancies with earlier electron-proton scattering and atomic hydrogen spectroscopy persist. These unresolved differences reveal systematic errors or limitations in existing theoretical frameworks, as pointed out by Arrington and Sick. The divergence between results from muonic and electronic hydrogen measurements remains unexplained, with contributions from both experimental uncertainties and theoretical gaps. To address these challenges, a coordinated approach is needed-focused on reducing systematic uncertainties through advanced experimental setups, like improved scattering experiments at Jefferson Lab, and developing new theoretical models, such as those proposed by Alarćon et al. and Lin et al. Integrating experimental precision with theoretical rigor offers the best path toward resolving this enduring puzzle and providing deeper insights into the fundamental forces of nature.
title The Proton Radius Puzzle and Discrepancies in Proton Structure Measurements
topic Nuclear Experiment
Nuclear Theory
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.11195