Deuteron form factors in the light-cone quantum mechanics ‘‘good’’ component approach

Calculations of deuteron form factors in light-cone quantum mechanics are discussed. We focus on the criteria for choosing ‘‘good’’ matrix elements of the ‘‘good’’ components of the operator of electromagnetic current in the infinite-momentum frame and in the Breit frame. We develop techniques that can be easily generalized to other operators. The electromagnetic form factors A(${\mathit{q}}^2$) and B(${\mathit{q}}^2$), the axial form factor, and the tensor polarization of the deuteron are obtained and compared with previous calculations.