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Relativistic dissipative spin hydrodynamics from kinetic theory with a nonlocal collision term

Nuclear Theory 2022-11-23 v2

Abstract

We derive relativistic dissipative spin hydrodynamics from kinetic theory featuring a nonlocal collision term using the method of moments. In this framework, the components of the spin tensor are dynamical variables which obey relaxation-type equations. We find that the corresponding relaxation times are determined by the local part of the collision term, while the nonlocal part contributes to the Navier-Stokes terms in these equations of motion. The spin relaxation time scales are comparable to those of the usual dissipative currents. Finally, the Navier-Stokes limit of the Pauli-Lubanski vector receives contributions proportional to the shear tensor of the fluid, which implies that the polarization of hadrons observed in heavy-ion collisions is influenced by dissipative effects.

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@article{arxiv.2208.01955,
  title  = {Relativistic dissipative spin hydrodynamics from kinetic theory with a nonlocal collision term},
  author = {Nora Weickgenannt and David Wagner and Enrico Speranza and Dirk H. Rischke},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2208.01955},
  year   = {2022}
}

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7 pages, 1 figure