Published 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Diffusion and two-particle correlations

  • 1. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (United States). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy

Description

Fluctuation signals of the QCD phase transition in nuclear collisions can be dissipated due to diffusion. Diffusive modes in the standard formulation of relativistic hydrodynamics propagate with infinite speed, violating causality. We develop a causal diffusion equation to study the dissipation of net-charge fluctuations. We find that causality restricts the extent to which diffusion can dissipate these fluctuations. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Acta Physica Hungarica. Heavy Ion Physics
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
2-4
Journal Page Range
p. 515-524
ISSN
1219-7580
CODEN
APHPFM

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
37082322
Subject category
S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
CORRELATIONS; DIFFUSION; FLUCTUATIONS; HEAVY ION REACTIONS; PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS; QUARK MATTER
Descriptors DEC
MATTER; NUCLEAR REACTIONS; VARIATIONS

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