Electron scattering on <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>A</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn>3</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:math> nuclei from quantum Monte Carlo based approaches

Abstract

Response functions and inclusive cross sections for lepton-nucleus scattering provide a window to aspects of long- and short-range nuclear structure. The authors' microscopic calculations of electron-nucleus scattering on ${}^{3}$H and ${}^{3}$He, using quantum Monte Carlo methods and realistic interactions, quantify the accuracy and range of validity of different factorization schemes and analyze the relevance of relativistic effects. The benchmarking of theoretical approaches to calculating electron-nucleus scattering will enhance experimental programs at major facilities such as Jefferson Lab.

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