An experimental review of the nucleon electromagnetic form factors Original Research Article

A review of the elastic form factors of the proton and neutron in the space-like region is presented. A summary of the results of the pioneering elastic electron-nucleon scattering experiments and their interpretation is given along with a theoretical background. Recent results from Rosenbluth separations and experiments using polarized beams and polarized targets or recoil nucleon polarimeters are summarized. Future prospects for extending or improving the present measurements are outlined.