Science and status of the Electron Ion Collider

Abstract

The US Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC) recently recommended the construction of a high-luminosity, high-energy Electron Ion Collider (EIC), with polarized beams capable of colliding polarized electrons with polarized proton and light ion beams, and with any nucleus. The [Formula: see text] range between 40[Formula: see text]GeV and 140[Formula: see text]GeV, and luminosity range from [Formula: see text] were recommended. It is anticipated that under the current guidance from the DOE, the collider could become operational in the second half of the 2020’s. This paper summarizes its science and the scope of this over all project.