Entropy production in relativistic hydrodynamics

The entropy production occurring in relativistic hydrodynamical systems such as the quark–gluon plasma (QGP) formed in high-energy nuclear collisions is explored. We study mechanisms which change the composition of the fluid, i.e., particle production and/or chemical reactions, along with chemo- and...

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Published inPhysics letters. B Vol. 506; no. 1; pp. 123 - 130
Main Authors Elze, H.-Th, Rafelski, J., Turko, L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 03.05.2001
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Summary:The entropy production occurring in relativistic hydrodynamical systems such as the quark–gluon plasma (QGP) formed in high-energy nuclear collisions is explored. We study mechanisms which change the composition of the fluid, i.e., particle production and/or chemical reactions, along with chemo- and thermo-diffusion. These effects complement the conventional dissipative effects of shear viscosity, bulk viscosity, and heat conductivity.
ISSN:0370-2693
1873-2445
DOI:10.1016/S0370-2693(01)00378-1