We compute the momentum-transfer dependence of the proton Pauli form factor $F_{ 2}$ in the endpoint overlap model. We find the model correctly reproduces the scaling of the ratio of $F_{ 2}$ with the Dirac Form factor $F_{ 1}$ observed at the Jefferson Laboratory. The calculation uses the leading-power, leading twist Dirac structure of the quark light-cone wave function, and the same endpoint dependence previously determined from the Dirac form factor $F_{ 1}$. There are no parameters and no adjustable functions in the endpoint model's prediction for $F_{ 2}$. The model's predicted ratio $F_{ 2}(Q^{ 2})/F_{ 1}(Q^{ 2})$ is quite insensitive to the endpoint wave function, which explains why the observed ratio scales like $1/Q$ down to rather low momentum transfers. The endpoint model appears to be the only comprehensive model consistent with all form factor information as well as reproducing fixed-angle proton-proton scattering at large momentum transfer. Any one of the processes is capable of predicting the others.
Categories: hep-ph