Physics of strongly coupled quark-gluon plasma

Edward Shuryak

doi:10.1016/j.ppnp.2008.09.001

Physics of strongly coupled quark-gluon plasma

Edward Shuryak

Physics and Astronomy

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This review covers our current understanding of strongly coupled Quark-Gluon Plasma (sQGP), especially theoretical progress in: (i) explaining the RHIC data by hydrodynamics; (ii) describing lattice data using electric-magnetic duality; (iii) understanding of gauge-string duality known as AdS/CFT and its application for "conformal" plasma. In view of the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, we include a brief introduction into several topics "for pedestrians". Some fundamental questions addressed are: Why is sQGP such a good liquid? What is the nature of (de)confinement and what do we know about "magnetic" objects creating it? Do they play any important role in sQGP physics? Can we understand the AdS/CFT predictions, from the gauge theory side? Can they be tested experimentally? Can AdS/CFT duality help us understand rapid equilibration/entropy production? Can we work out a complete dynamical "gravity dual" to heavy ion collisions?

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	48-101
Number of pages	54
Journal	Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Volume	62
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppnp.2008.09.001
State	Published - Jan 2009

Keywords

AdS/CFT
Finite temperature QCD
Heavy-ion collisions
Quark-gluon plasma

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