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Event-by-event fluctuations in heavy ion collisions

We discuss the physics underlying event-by-event fluctuations in relativistic heavy ion collisions. We will argue that the fluctuations of the ratio of positively over negatively charged particles may serve as a unique signature for the Quark Gluon Plasma.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Döring, M, Koch, V
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: 2002
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/545640
Descripción
Sumario:We discuss the physics underlying event-by-event fluctuations in relativistic heavy ion collisions. We will argue that the fluctuations of the ratio of positively over negatively charged particles may serve as a unique signature for the Quark Gluon Plasma.