[Clascomment] OPT-IN: Resolving the proton form factor problem by comparing electron and positron scattering from the proton

[Larry Weinstein]

Dear Moskov,

Thanks for your comments.  We are changing the title to:
Towards a resolution of the proton form factor problem: new electron and 
positron scattering data

The statement about our improved precision is true, as can be seen in 
Figure 3.

Moskov Amaryan wrote:
> Dear Larry et al.,
>
> This is very challenging experiment and I am glad that experimental results are now going to be published.
> However I have a comment regarding the claim on the significance of this data to resolve a proton form factor puzzle.
> Comments by Charles, Reinhard and Sebastian on the change of title coincide with  own assessment.
>
> In addition I would suggest that in conclusions on  page 5 the statement :
> "The results are much more precise than previous measurements (period is missing)"  to be changed
> to something more moderate like: "The results of this experiment show clear trend for unpolarized measurement to be
> consistent with polarized measurement when TPE contribution is taken into account."
>
> It is a nice piece of work and deserves to be submitted to PRL, but has to be toned down.
>
> Best regards,
> Moskov.

-- 
				Sincerely,
				Larry

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