Terminology of rho electroproduction

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The discussion focuses on the electroproduction of rho mesons from protons, specifically the reaction e + p -> e + p + rho. A key kinematic variable mentioned is tprime, defined as t - tmin, where tmin represents the minimum value of t required to put the rho and proton system on shell. The term "on shell" refers to the condition where the produced particles are real and satisfy the energy-momentum relation. Understanding the calculation of tmin is crucial for analyzing this process.

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Dear Forum,

I am trying to learn more about the electroproduction of rho meson off proton.
e + p -> e + p + rho

One of the commonly used kinematic variable is tprime, defined as t-tmin.

The definition I could find for tmin is that it is the minimal value of t kinematically
necessary to put rho and proton system on shell.

However I still do not know how it is calculated and what does 'putting the system
on shell' mean. More explanation will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any response
you might have.
 
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on shell means that the particles beeing produced are real particles.
 

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