RUI: Studies of Nucleon Structure Using Electromagnetic Probes at Jefferson Laboratory

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Our group continues to play a leadership role in experiments to elucidate the underlying structure of protons, neutrons, and other exotic particles at the Jefferson Laboratory, in Newport News, Virginia. In particular, over the next several years, we will be focused on a new experiment whose aim is to further our understanding of the quark spin structure of the proton. This experiment will measure the spatial distribution of charge and magnetization inside the proton - a topic which is currently of intense theoretical interest in the community. As well, we continue to be involved in the research and development efforts for experiments which will be carried out following the planned energy upgrade of the Jefferson Lab accelerator. These experiments will strengthen our quantitative understanding of the observed phenomenon of quark confinement in nature. Education of undergraduate and masters-level graduate students is a central component of our group's research program. We are strongly committed to this pursuit, and will continue to provide meaningful and useful research experiences to our students; indeed, our association with Jefferson Laboratory provides us with a unique opportunity to accomplish this goal. Our major projects provide a multitude of opportunities for our students in the areas of pure and applied physics, computer engineering, and computer science, and also provide excellent training in such topics as design, instrumentation, simulation and modelling, analysis techniques, and critical judgment.