Electron-proton elastic scattering

This lecture covers electron-proton scattering as a probe of the proton's structure, focusing on elastic scattering and deep inelastic scattering. It discusses the QED calculations, crossing symmetry, Lorentz invariant matrix elements, and the interpretation of the differential cross-section. The lecture also explores Rutherford scattering, form factors, and the Mott scattering cross-section. It delves into the implications of the proton's finite size, structure functions, and the Rosenbluth formula. The discussion extends to the measurement of GE and GM, the interpretation of form factors, and higher energy electron-proton scattering experiments.