Ultrarelativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright Pageiv
- Prefacev
- Table of Contentsvii
- Part I Basics1
- Chapter 1 Kinematics and invariants3
- 1.1 Introduction3
- 1.2 Four-vectors and kinematic variables7
- 1.3 Invariants14
- Chapter 2 Cross sections25
- 2.1 Introduction25
- 2.2 Derivation of the cross section from nonrelativistic perturbation theory26
- 2.3 The wave-optical model and total cross sections47
- 2.4 The quark model, hadron-hadron interactions and parton distribution functions60
- 2.5 Photoproduction and two-photon physics in heavy-ion collisions96
- Chapter 3 Geometry105
- 3.1 Introduction105
- 3.2 Nuclear density distributions105
- 3.3 Geometry of nucleus-nucleus collisions117
- 3.4 Probes of centrality128
- Chapter 4 Thermodynamics149
- 4.1 Introduction149
- 4.2 Review of thermodynamics154
- 4.3 Phase transitions171
- 4.4 Phase transitions in nuclear physics183
- Chapter 5 Hydrodynamics221
- 5.1 Introduction221
- 5.2 Energy-momentum tensor225
- 5.3 Hydrodynamic equations228
- 5.4 Solutions to the hydrodynamic equations: longitudinal expansion238
- 5.5 Solutions to the hydrodynamic equations: transverse (radial) expansion257
- 5.6 Observable consequences269
- Chapter 6 Lattice gauge theory279
- 6.1 Introduction279
- 6.2 Symmetries and the Lagrangian280
- 6.3 Basics of lattice gauge theory292
- 6.4 Chiral symmetry and spontaneous symmetry breaking333
- 6.5 Selected results from lattice QCD341
- Part II Probes357
- Chapter 7 Thermal dileptons359
- 7.1 Introduction359
- 7.2 High mass thermal dilepton rate360
- 7.3 Initial conditions371
- 7.4 Numerical results374
- 7.5 Other dilepton sources382
- Chapter 8 Quarkonium385
- 8.1 Introduction to quarkonium in heavy-ion collisions385
- 8.2 Quarkonium levels at T = 0387
- 8.3 Quarkonium production393
- 8.4 Quarkonium suppression by a quark-gluon plasma401
- 8.5 Quarkonium suppression by hadrons413
- 8.6 Nucleus-nucleus collisions421
- Chapter 9 Hadronization427
- 9.1 Introduction427
- 9.2 Fragmentation in pp collisions427
- 9.3 Nuclear effects445
- Bibliography455
- Index469
This book is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in high energy heavy-ion physics. It is relevant for students who will work on topics being explored at RHIC and the LHC.
In the first part, the basic principles of these studies are covered including kinematics, cross sections (including the quark model and parton distribution functions), the geometry of nuclear collisions, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics and relevant aspects of lattice gauge theory at finite temperature.
The second part covers some more specific probes of heavy-ion collisions at these energies: high mass thermal dileptons, quarkonium and hadronization. The second part also serves as extended examples of concepts learned in the previous part. Both parts contain examples in the text as well as exercises at the end of each chapter.
- Designed for students and newcomers to the field
- Focuses on hard probes and QCD
- Covers all aspects of high energy heavy-ion physics
- Includes worked example problems and exercises
In the first part, the basic principles of these studies are covered including kinematics, cross sections (including the quark model and parton distribution functions), the geometry of nuclear collisions, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics and relevant aspects of lattice gauge theory at finite temperature.
The second part covers some more specific probes of heavy-ion collisions at these energies: high mass thermal dileptons, quarkonium and hadronization. The second part also serves as extended examples of concepts learned in the previous part. Both parts contain examples in the text as well as exercises at the end of each chapter.
- Designed for students and newcomers to the field
- Focuses on hard probes and QCD
- Covers all aspects of high energy heavy-ion physics
- Includes worked example problems and exercises