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New Forms of QCD Matter Discovered at RHIC

arXiv:nucl-th/0405013 · doi:10.1016/j.nuclphysa.2004.10.034

Abstract

We discuss two special limiting forms of QCD matter which may be produced at RHIC. We conclude from the available empirical evidence that an equilibrated, but strongly coupled Quark Gluon Plasma has been made in such collisions. We also discuss the growing body of evidence that its source is a Color Glass Condensate.

RBRC Scientific Artricles Vol.9, New Discoveries at RHIC: the current case for the strongly interactive QGP, BNL May 14,15 2004. References added and updated. Typos corrected. Accepted in Nucl.Phys.A

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