Collective phenomena in non-central nuclear collisions

Abstract

Recent developments in the field of anisotropic flow in nuclear collision are reviewed. The results from the top AGS energy to the top RHIC energy are discussed with emphasis on techniques, interpretation, and uncertainties in the measurements.

Review paper, 56 pages, as accepted for publication

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