Relativistic heavy-ion physics
G. Herrera Corral (CERN)
TL;DR
This paper introduces relativistic heavy-ion physics, emphasizing the study of matter under extreme conditions at CERN's LHC, and reviews the ALICE experiment's role in this research.
Contribution
It provides an overview of the field, CERN's accelerator facilities, and the ALICE experiment, highlighting the importance of heavy-ion collision studies.
Findings
Overview of relativistic heavy-ion physics
Description of CERN's accelerator complex
Introduction to the ALICE experiment
Abstract
The study of relativistic heavy-ion collisions is an important part of the LHC research programme at CERN. This emerging field of research focuses on the study of matter under extreme conditions of temperature, density, and pressure. Here we present an introduction to the general aspects of relativistic heavy-ion physics. Afterwards we give an overview of the accelerator facility at CERN and then a quick look at the ALICE project as a dedicated experiment for heavy-ion collisions.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHigh-Energy Particle Collisions Research · Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions