Monte Carlo simulation of virtual Compton scattering below pion threshold


Abstract in English

This paper describes the Monte Carlo simulation developed specifically for the VCS experiments below pion threshold that have been performed at MAMI and JLab. This simulation generates events according to the (Bethe-Heitler + Born) cross section behaviour and takes into account all relevant resolution-deteriorating effects. It determines the `effective solid angle for the various experimental settings which are used for the precise determination of photon electroproduction absolute cross section.

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