Monte Carlo Estimate of Finite Size Effects in Quark-Gluon Plasma Formation

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dc.creatorGopie, Andy
dc.creatorOgilvie, Michael C.
dc.date1998-09-15
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T04:05:03Z
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dc.descriptionUsing lattice simulations of quenched QCD we estimate the finite size effects present when a gluon plasma equilibrates in a slab geometry, i.e., finite width but large transverse dimensions. Significant differences are observed in the free energy density for the slab when compared with bulk behavior. A small shift in the critical temperature is also seen. The free energy required to liberate heavy quarks relative to bulk is measured using Polyakov loops; the additional free energy required is on the order of 30-40 MeV at 2-3 T_c.
dc.description4 pages, RevTex, poster presented at the 5th International Workshop on Thermal Field Theories, Regensburg, Germany
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9809408
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9809408
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/48276
dc.subjectHigh Energy Physics - Phenomenology
dc.titleMonte Carlo Estimate of Finite Size Effects in Quark-Gluon Plasma Formation
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