Using string theory to study the quark-gluon plasma: progress and perils
High Energy Physics - Theory
2009-11-18 v2
Abstract
I outline some of the progress over the past few years in applying ideas from string theory to study the quark-gluon plasma, including the computation of the drag force on heavy quarks and estimates of total multiplicity from black hole formation. I also indicate some of the main perils of the string theory approach.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0907.4808,
title = {Using string theory to study the quark-gluon plasma: progress and perils},
author = {Steven S. Gubser},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0907.4808},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
8 pages, 5 figures, contribution to the proceedings of Quark Matter 2009. v2: Slightly shortened