# Theory overview: electroweak emission from heavy-ion collisions

## TL;DR

This paper reviews the current theoretical understanding of electroweak emissions, such as photons and weak bosons, in heavy-ion collisions, emphasizing their potential as probes unaffected by strong interactions.

## Contribution

It provides an overview of the emerging theoretical framework and discusses uncertainties in electroweak emission predictions in heavy-ion collisions.

## Key findings

- Current models describe electroweak emissions with notable uncertainties
- Electroweak probes offer a unique window into collision dynamics
- Theoretical developments are ongoing to improve predictions

## Abstract

An important class of observables in the heavy-ion collision programme concerns probes which are not sensitive to the prevailing strong interactions of QCD. The emission of photons, weak gauge bosons, and leptons fall into this category. Here I will describe the current status of such investigations, focusing on the emerging theoretical picture and its uncertainties.