Exploring the different phase diagrams of strong interactions using effective-field theories
Leticia Palhares
IPhT CEA
Wed, Jan. 26th 2011, 14:15
Salle Claude Itzykson, Bât. 774, Orme des Merisiers
The energy domain in which the phase transitions of QCD are expected to take place is currently being probed by different means, ranging from heavy-ion collision experiments to astrophysical observations. Nevertheless, the phase structure of strong interactions is still essentially an open problem. In this seminar, I will briefly discuss the theoretical and experimental status of some issues in this topic. Then I will present some effective-field theory results on effects from finite light-quark masses, isospin and baryonic chemical potentials, and finite volumes on the phase diagram, keeping close contact with lattice simulations and experiments whenever possible. I will also consider the dynamics of phase conversion via nucleation in the cold and dense regime and discuss astrophysical applications.
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