Finite density lattice QCD via effective Polyakov loop theories

TL;DR

This paper investigates the phase diagram of QCD at finite baryon chemical potential using effective Polyakov loop theories derived from lattice QCD, evaluated through mean field approximations in different temperature regimes.

Contribution

It introduces an approach to study QCD phase transitions at finite density using effective Polyakov loop models with mean field analysis.

Findings

Phase diagram at finite chemical potential discussed

Effective Polyakov loop theories applicable in heavy quark regime

Mean field approximations used for evaluation

Abstract

For the exploration of the phase diagram of QCD, effective Polyakov loop theories derived from lattice QCD provide a valuable tool in the heavy quark mass regime. Using mean field approximations these theories are evaluated in the high and low temperature regimes at finite baryon chemical potential. The resulting phase diagram is discussed.