FYSJ5113 PH3: Deep Inelastic Scattering Revisited (JSS35) (1 cr)

Due to its conceptual simplicity, the deep inelastic scattering (DIS) often serves as a textbook example for Quantum Chromo Dynamics (QCD) and partonic structure of nucleons. However, it is this supposed simplicity, which makes DIS an ideal case for discussing many additional effects and corrections. In these lectures we discuss DIS within the domain of perturbative QCD covering a range of topics ranging from mathematical problems to kinematical corrections, and to practical challenges when attempting interpret experimental measurements. Although these lectures focus on the exemplary case of DIS, the discussed topcis are relevant to a larger class of processes. We also overview existing and future DIS measurements, and discuss their implementation into modern extractions of parton distribution functions (PDFs) which quantify the partonic structure of nucleons.

· QCD effects beyond standard textbook knowledge

· necessary steps to actually use real-world DIS data

· usage of DIS measurements in perturbative QCD

Basic knowledge of quantum field theory and particle physics