Quarkonium Spectral Functions

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent advances in understanding quarkonium spectral functions at finite temperature, integrating theoretical models and experimental connections to improve knowledge of quarkonium behavior in hot environments.

Contribution

It synthesizes progress from potential models, lattice QCD, and effective field theories, providing a comprehensive overview of quarkonium spectral functions at finite temperature.

Findings

Enhanced understanding of quarkonium spectral functions at finite temperature

Connections established between spectral functions and experimental observations

Integration of multiple theoretical approaches to study quarkonium properties

Abstract

In this talk I summarize the progress achieved in recent years on the understanding of quarkonium properties at finite temperature. Theoretical studies from potential models, lattice QCD, and effective field theories are discussed. I also highlight a bridge from spectral functions to experiment.