A Short Course on Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions Contributor(s): Chaudhuri, Asis Kumar (Author) |
|
ISBN: 0750310618 ISBN-13: 9780750310611 Publisher: IOP Publishing Ltd OUR PRICE: $151.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Nuclear - Science | Physics - Nuclear |
Dewey: 539.757 |
Series: Iop Expanding Physics |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 7" W x 10" (1.64 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This text introduces the subject of relativistic high-energy heavy-ion collisions and in particular, the subject of the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). Starting with a conceptual basis for QGP formation in heavy-ion collisions, the author then proceeds to provide a more rigorous foundation by introducing gauge theory, QCD and lattice QCD. These topics are introduced briefly but with sufficient coverage that the reader can comprehend their applications in heavy-ion collisions. Two-particle correlation (Hanbury-Brown-Twiss) method and recent advances in hydrodynamical modelling, including event-by-event hydrodynamics are also discussed, bringing the coverage up to the leading areas of current research. |