Quark-Gluon Liquid: Searching the Primeval Universe

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The discussion centers on the properties and implications of Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP) and its transition to a solid state under specific conditions. Key papers referenced include "Realistic Equations of State for the Primeval Universe" by R. Aldrovandi et al. and "The Fluid Nature of Quark-Gluon Plasma" by W.A. Zajc, which highlight the fluid characteristics of QGP and its significance in understanding the early universe. The forum participants express excitement about the findings and the accessibility of research through platforms like arXiv.org, emphasizing the importance of ongoing studies in nuclear physics and cosmology.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP) properties
  • Familiarity with phase transitions in nuclear matter
  • Knowledge of relativistic heavy-ion collisions
  • Basic concepts in cosmology and the Big Bang theory
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  • Explore "The Phase Diagram of Strongly-Interacting Matter" by P. Braun-Munzinger and J. Wambach
  • Research the implications of QGP on the timeline of the Big Bang
  • Investigate the phase transition from hadronic matter to quark matter as discussed in "Phase transition from hadronic matter to quark matter" by P. Wang et al.
  • Learn about experimental studies at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC)
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Physicists, researchers in nuclear and particle physics, and anyone interested in the fundamental properties of matter in the early universe.

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A search of Quark-gluon_plasma at arxiv.org gave 112 hit for 2008
http://search.arxiv.org:8081/?query...=12050205851282cr213.423nN2054076167&byDate=1
Displaying hits 1 to 10 of 6738.
Here is a sample
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http://arxiv.org/abs/0801.0705v1
Realistic Equations of State for the Primeval Universe
Authors: R. Aldrovandi, R.R. Cuzinatto, L. G. Medeiros
(Submitted on 4 Jan 2008)
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http://arxiv.org/abs/0801.1619v2
Overview and Perspectives in Nuclear Physics
Authors: Wolfram Weise
(Submitted on 9 Jan 2008 (v1), last revised 14 Jan 2008 (this version, v2))
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Here is a new way of searching. COOL!
http://search.arxiv.org:8081/?query...12050773877292cr213.423nN-1718681472&byDate=1
Displaying hits 1 to 10 of 1391.
Here is a sample
http://search.arxiv.org:8081/paper....3nN-1718681472&qs=quark-gluon+liquid&byDate=1
The Fluid Nature of Quark-Gluon Plasma
Authors: W.A. Zajc
(Submitted on 25 Feb 2008)
The current status of the RHIC experimental studies is presented, with a special emphasis on the fluid properties of the created matter, which may in fact be the most perfect fluid ever studied in the laboratory.
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This is cool!
I have now found that Quark-Gluon Plasma is a liquid.
By releasing the pressure and lowering the temp it turns into a solid. (H III)
I wonder what impact it will have on the timeline of the B.B.?
 
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I could not find a discussion of Quark-Gluon liquid on this forum.
I’ve always assumed that whatever I thought of has been thought of before me and that someone with more education and dedication has worked out the details.
I have not been disappointed.
My search has been facilitated by the web. (You could say that I’m barely a teenager.) hehehe
I’m just an amateur discovering how “the wheel” was invented/made.
If you do not like my “popularization style” of communicating then
Do read the following paper. and give me your para-phrasing.
http://search.arxiv.org:8081/paper....3nN-1718681472&qs=quark-gluon+liquid&byDate=1
The Phase Diagram of Strongly-Interacting Matter
Authors: P. Braun-Munzinger, J. Wambach
(Submitted on 28 Jan 2008)
In this article we discuss physical aspects of the phase diagram, its relation to the evolution of the early universe as well as the inner core of neutron stars. We also summarize recent progress in the experimental study of hadronic or quark-gluon matter under extreme conditions with ultrarelativistic nucleus-nucleus collisions.
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jal
 
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It’s great to be able to "surf" the web and find out that someone has done some number crunching about something that I was wondering.
http://www.jlab.org/div_dept/theory/talks/index.html
recent talks
http://www1.jlab.org/ul/Publications/search/index.cfm?userInput=2008&choice=Y&Submit_button=GO
paper for 2008
Showing 1 - 21 out of 148 Publications
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A paper worth reading.
http://arxiv.org/abs/nucl-th/0610084
Phase transition from hadronic matter to quark matter
Authors: P. Wang, A. W. Thomas, A. G. Williams
last revised 3 Apr 2007
The phase transition from nuclear matter to quark matter is always first order, whereas the transition between color superconducting quark matter and normal quark matter is second order.
The phase transition between hadronic matter and quark matter can only occur at high density or temperature.
 

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