Standard Model calculation of the rest energy of a proton

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The discussion focuses on calculating the rest energy of a proton using the Standard Model, specifically comparing the quark structure's contribution to the energy against the classical equation E=mc². The user emphasizes the importance of incorporating Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) effects, despite their relatively minor impact. Key references include arXiv paper 0906.3599 and relevant articles from Science Magazine and Wikipedia on Lattice QCD.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Standard Model of particle physics
  • Familiarity with Quantum Electrodynamics (QED)
  • Knowledge of Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (Lattice QCD)
  • Basic grasp of relativistic energy equations, specifically E=mc²
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  • Study Lattice QCD techniques for proton structure calculations
  • Explore Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) contributions to particle energy
  • Review the arXiv paper 0906.3599 for advanced methodologies
  • Investigate computational resources for high-energy physics simulations
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Physicists, students of particle physics, and researchers interested in the energy calculations of subatomic particles, particularly those focusing on the Standard Model and its implications for proton structure.

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I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of the best way to calculate the rest energy of a proton. I am a complete noob with the standard model, so please be gentle. My goal is to compare a calculation of the energy which accounts for the quark structure of the proton versus E=mc^2. It is important to me to take into account the QED aspects of this problem, even if they are of a couple orders of magnitude less important.

Thanks,

Patrick
 
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