Transport properties of the QCD medium

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent advances in understanding the microscopic properties of the quark-gluon plasma, focusing on medium-induced emission, transverse momentum broadening, and their roles in jet modification and transport phenomena.

Contribution

It provides an overview of theoretical progress and uncertainties in modeling the QCD medium's transport properties and jet interactions.

Findings

Enhanced understanding of medium-induced gluon emission

Progress in quantifying transverse momentum broadening

Insights into jet modification mechanisms in QCD medium

Abstract

I present an overview of recent developments in the microscopic description of the quark-gluon plasma. I will concentrate on medium-induced emission and transverse momentum broadening. These are two key ingredients of the theory of jet modifications in the QCD medium and of the kinetic theory used for transport and thermalisation. The main focus is on progress towards a better understanding of theory and of its uncertainties.