parton distribution function
The parton distribution function is a probability density function that describes the distribution of partons (quarks and gluons) within a proton or a nucleus in terms of their momentum fraction. It provides information about the momentum, energy, and angular momentum carried by each type of parton and is crucial for understanding high-energy particle collisions and processes in quantum chromodynamics.
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