Breakthrough Method Enhances Understanding of Quark Dynamics in Protons

Recent advancements in nuclear physics reveal a groundbreaking method for analyzing quark dynamics within protons, enhancing our understanding of particle interactions. Researchers from Brookhaven and Argonne National Laboratories introduced a novel approach to calculate the Collins-Soper kernel, crucial for studying quark motion. This method, effective for low transverse momentum quarks, promises to improve predictive capabilities in upcoming collider experiments, particularly the Electron-Ion Collider, which aims to explore proton spin origins.