Particle-field simulations in non-Abelian gauge theory:instabilities and isotropization
Heavy-ion collisions at RHIC produce extremely dense QCD matter yet the mechanism for thermalization and plasma formation is not fully understood. Using real-time lattice simulations of the classical Wong-Yang-Mills theory I show that collective instabilities could emerge in high-energy heavy-ion collisions. Similarities and differences to ordinary Abelian plasmas are shown. A rapid avalanche of energy from very soft field modes to the ultraviolet is observed for three-dimensional simulations, which could play an important role for rapid thermalization.
Univ. Frankfurt, Allemagne
