arXiv journal 2022.0208

EKO: Evolution Kernel Operators
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2202.02338.pdf

abstract: We present a new QCD evolution library for unpolarized parton distribution functions: EKO. The program solves DGLAP equations up to next-to-next-to-leading order. The unique feature of EKO is the computation of solution operators, which are independent of the boundary condition, can be stored and quickly applied to evolve several initial PDFs. The EKO approach combines the power of N -space solutions with the flexibility of a x-space delivery, that allows for an easy interface with existing codes. The code is fully open source and written in Python, with a modular structure in order to facilitate usage, readability and possible extensions. We provide a set of benchmarks with similar available tools, finding good agreement.

Polarized Antimatter in the Proton from Global QCD Analysis
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2202.03372.pdf

abstract: We present a global QCD analysis of spin-dependent parton distribution functions (PDFs) that includes the latest polarized W -lepton production data from the STAR collaboration at RHIC. These data allow the first data-driven extraction of a nonzero polarized light quark sea asymmetry ∆ ̄u−∆ ̄d within a global QCD framework with minimal theoretical assumptions. Within our simultaneous extraction of polarized PDFs, unpolarized PDFs, and pion and kaon fragmentation functions, we also extract a self-consistent set of antiquark polarization ratios ∆ ̄u/ ̄u and ∆ ̄d/ ̄d.