Using string theory to study the quark-gluon plasma: progress and perils

Abstract

I outline some of the progress over the past few years in applying ideas from string theory to study the quark-gluon plasma, including the computation of the drag force on heavy quarks and estimates of total multiplicity from black hole formation. I also indicate some of the main perils of the string theory approach.

8 pages, 5 figures, contribution to the proceedings of Quark Matter 2009. v2: Slightly shortened

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