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.… (more)
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing (October 03, 2014)
Collection: IOP Expanding Physics
Format: EPUB
Page count: 303 pages
Protection: DRM
Language: English