Deuteron electromagnetic form factors in the Light-Front Dynamics

Abstract

The deuteron form factors are calculated in the framework of the relativistic nucleon-meson dynamics, by means of the explicitly covariant light-front approach. The inflluence of the nucleon electromagnetic form factors is discussed. At $Q^2\le 3$ (GeV/c)${}^2$ the prediction for the structure function $A(Q^2)$ and for the tensor polarization observable $t_{20}$ are in agreement with the recent data of CEBAF/TJNAF.

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