Analytic properties of hard exclusive processes described by Generalized Parton Distributions (GPD’s) are considered. The analytic continuation of GPD is provided by Generalized Distribution Amplitudes (GDA). The GDA’s for the production of two ρ−mesons may give an access to four-quark exotic states. The crucial role in the proof of analyticity is played by the Cavalieri conditions (polynomiali...

Abstract. We introduce a generalized definition of parton distribution functions (PDFs) for a more consistent all-order treatment of power corrections. We present a new set of modified DGLAP evolution equations for nuclear PDFs, and show that the resummed αsA /Q-type of leading nuclear size enhanced power corrections significantly slow down the growth of gluon density at small-x. We discuss the...

An overview is presented on the program to study the nucleon structure at the 12 GeV JLab upgrade using the CLAS12 detector. The focus is on deeply virtual exclusive processes to access the generalized parton distributions, semi-inclusive processes to study transverse momentum dependent distribution functions and inclusive spin structure functions, and resonance transition form factors at high ...

Since the Generalized Parton Distribution theoretical framework was introduced in the late 90’s, a few published and numerous preliminary results from Deep Exclusive Scattering (DES) have been extracted from non-dedicated experiments at HERA and Jefferson Lab. We review most of these results, comment on the ongoing dedicated research in this topic and conclude with the expectations from the nex...

Recent results on the Generalized Parton Distribution (GPD) program at Jefferson Lab (JLab) will be presented. The emphasis will be in the Hall A program aiming at measuring Q−dependences of different terms of the Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering (DVCS) cross section. This is a fundamental step before one can extract GPD information from JLab DVCS data. The upcoming program in Hall A, using bo...

Comparing the respective structures of the correlators defining generalized and transverse momentum dependent parton distributions, one finds possible relations between these two objects. Although it looks like the relations found do not hold in general, we show that they can be established at least in simple spectator model calculations. In addition, we discuss these relations in the context o...

This paper discusses a selected part of the experimental program dedicated to the study of Generalized Parton Distributions, a recently introduced concept which provides a comprehensive framework for investigations of the partonic structure of the nucleon. Particular emphasis is put on the Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering program performed at the Jefferson Laboratory. The short and long term f...