Heavy ions and string theory

We review a selection of recent developments in the application of ideas of string theory to heavy ion physics. Our topics divide naturally into equilibrium and non-equilibrium phenomena. On the non-equilibrium side, we discuss generalizations of Bjorken flow, numerical simulations of black hole for...

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Published inProgress in particle and nuclear physics Vol. 75; pp. 86 - 132
Main Authors DeWolfe, Oliver, Gubser, Steven S., Rosen, Christopher, Teaney, Derek
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.03.2014
Subjects
Quark-gluon plasma
String theory
String theory
Quark-gluon plasma
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Summary:We review a selection of recent developments in the application of ideas of string theory to heavy ion physics. Our topics divide naturally into equilibrium and non-equilibrium phenomena. On the non-equilibrium side, we discuss generalizations of Bjorken flow, numerical simulations of black hole formation in asymptotically anti-de Sitter geometries, equilibration in the dual field theory, and hard probes. On the equilibrium side, we summarize improved holographic QCD, extraction of transport coefficients, inclusion of chemical potentials, and approaches to the phase diagram. We close with some possible directions for future research.
ISSN:0146-6410
1873-2224
DOI:10.1016/j.ppnp.2013.11.001