Ultrarelativistische Schwerionenstöße: Die Physik des Quark-Gluon-Plasmas

What it is about

In this module you will explore the physics of the quark-gluon plasma, how it is produced in ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions. By the end you will be able to describe the structure of the QCD phase diagram, the thermodynamic fundamentals of the QGP, typical formation and detection signals as well as experimental methods and current research perspectives.

What you will be able to do

• Describe the QCD phase diagram
• Understand the thermodynamics of the QGP
• Summarize statistical models of particle production
• Describe signatures of QGP formation
• Differentiate QGP signals from effects in cold nuclear matter
• Discuss major discoveries in heavy-ion experiments
• Outline key detector technologies in heavy-ion physics experiments
• Be familiar with current research activities in heavy-ion physics
• Give an outlook on future research directions

What the module consists of

• VorlesungMain component: introduction to theory and experiment, weekly 90-minute units

Teaching method

• PowerPoint slidesSlides are provided online in advance so you can follow the lecture purposefully
• Board explanationsMore detailed derivations and additional explanations are presented there
• Discussion of original research articlesLinks theoretical concepts with current experimental results; links to discussed publications are provided
• Printed slide setsAvailable during the lecture so you can take notes on supplementary explanations