Understanding the Origin of Matter: Perspectives in Quantum Chromodynamics

This book provides a solid foundation for the education of the next generation of researchers in hot, dense QCD matter, covering ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions, QCD, and simulations of QCD and heavy-ion collisions. It offers graduate students the necessary skills to understand the structure of matter under extreme conditions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 387 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book serves as a vital foundation for the education of the upcoming generation of researchers in the field of hot, dense QCD (Quantum ChromoDynamics), a rapidly evolving domain at the intersection of subnuclear physics and astrophysics and cosmology. The extensive lectures presented herein are derived from the curriculum utilized at the training school of the European COST action THOR (Theory of hot matter in relativistic heavy-ion collisions).

The book is structured into three distinct parts, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of QCD and heavy-ion collisions. The first part delves into the realm of ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions, providing a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics and phenomena that occur during these collisions. The second part explores various related topics within QCD, shedding light on its fundamental principles and applications. The third part focuses on the simulation of QCD and heavy-ion collisions, employing advanced computational techniques to unravel the complex behavior of matter under extreme conditions of high densities, temperatures, and strong fields.

The scientific tools and methods discussed in the book are designed to equip graduate students with the essential skills required to comprehend the structure of matter under extreme conditions of high densities, temperatures, and strong fields in the collapse of massive stars or a mere few microseconds after the big bang. In addition to the theoretical framework, the set of lectures includes hands-on material that introduces students to simulation programs for heavy-ion collisions, equations of state, and transport properties.

By providing a comprehensive and rigorous exploration of hot, dense QCD and heavy-ion collisions, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scholars in the field. Its multidisciplinary approach and cutting-edge content make it an essential tool for advancing our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature and the universe.

Weight: 629g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030954901
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022