Learning about the QCD medium using electromagnetic and weak probes

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent theoretical advances in using electromagnetic and weak probes to study the quark-gluon plasma in heavy-ion collisions, emphasizing Bayesian methods for future analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a Bayesian framework combining electromagnetic and hadronic calculations to better understand the QCD medium.

Findings

Electromagnetic probes provide unique insights into the QCD medium.

A Bayesian approach can improve the interpretation of experimental data.

Future work will integrate electromagnetic and hadronic observables for comprehensive analysis.

Abstract

Recent theoretical developments concerning radiation of electromagnetic and weak probes in ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions is overviewed. These proceedings focus on electromagnetic probes and briefly cover weak probes. An outlook regarding the future use of electromagnetic probes is formulated whereby a quantitative Bayesian comparison, simultaneously employing electromagnetic and hadronic calculations of experimental observables against data, is highlighted as a path towards a better understanding of the properties of the QCD medium.