How Does String Theory Explain Quark-Gluon Plasma Properties?

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This discussion centers on the application of string theory to explain the properties of quark-gluon plasma, specifically through the AdS/CFT correspondence. Key topics include low shear viscosity, jet quenching, and J/psi suppression, which are critical signatures observed in quark-gluon plasma during RHIC experiments. The discussion also references visualizations of spin-2 phenomena using wave dynamics and gravitational analogies, particularly through examples provided by Gerard 't Hooft.

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http://xxx.lanl.gov/abs/hep-ph/0701201
String theory and quark-gluon plasma
Authors: Makoto Natsuume
(Submitted on 24 Jan 2007 (v1), last revised 28 Feb 2007 (this version, v2))
Abstract: We review the AdS/CFT description of gauge theory plasmas for non-experts. We discuss the low shear viscosity, jet quenching, and J/psi-suppression, which are three major signatures for the quark-gluon plasma observed at RHIC experiments.
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In that presentation there is an explanation with the example of two wave traveling in opposite directions to explain of spin 2, gravity.

The following, by Gerard \'t Hooft uses the moon/earth and tide to visualize spin 2.
http://pirsa.org/08040000/
Black Holes and the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
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In order for the two examples to be equivalent then the two waves must stay 180 degrees apart.
My question for the experts: Is that correct?
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