The physics of quarks : new research / / Nicolas L. Watson and Theo M. Grant, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910956158103321
• Autore: Watson Nicola J. <1958->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., c2009
• ISBN: 1-61668-278-7
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (249 p.)
• Collana: Horizons in world physics series ; ; v. 265
• Altri autori (Persone): WatsonNicolas L; GrantTheo M
• Disciplina: 539.7/2167
• Soggetti: Quarks; Particles (Nuclear physics)
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- THE PHYSICS OF QUARKS: NEW RESEARCH (HORIZONS IN WORLD PHYSICS, VOLUME 265) -- THE PHYSICS OF QUARKS: NEW RESEARCH (HORIZONS IN WORLD PHYSICS, VOLUME 265) -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Generalized Statistics and the Formation of a Quark-gluon Plasma -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Generalized Statististics -- 3. Results -- References -- QUARK-GLUON PLASMA AND QCD -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Origin of Masses -- 3. Recent Progress in Hot QCD -- 4. Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions -- 5. Recent Progress in Dense QCD -- 6. Summary -- References -- STABLE QUARKS OF THE 4TH FAMILY? -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Charge Symmetric Case of U-quarks -- 3. The Case of a Charge-Asymmetry of U-quarks -- 4. Signatures for U-hadrons in Accelerator Experiments -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- A BETHE-SALPETER FRAMEWORKUNDER COVARIANT INSTANTANEOUS ANSATZWITH APPLICATIONS TO SOME HADRONIC PROCESSES -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 4. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- PENTAQUARKS - STRUCTURE AND REACTIONS -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Experiment -- 3.Theoretical Models -- 5.Conclusions -- 4.Photoproductions -- References -- HEAVY QUARK DIFFUSION AS A PROBE OF THE QUARK-GLUON PLASMA -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.The Quark-Gluon Plasma and Heavy-Ion Collisions -- 3.Heavy Quarks in the Quark-Gluon Plasma -- 4.Conclusion -- ; Acknowledgment -- References -- CAN THE QUARK MODEL BE RELATIVISTIC ENOUGH TO INCLUDE THE PARTON MODEL? -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Dirac's Attempts to Make Quantum Mechanics Lorentz Co-variant -- 3.Lorentz-Covariant Picture of Quantum Bound States -- 4.Lorentz-Covariant Quark Model -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- RESUMMATIONS IN QCD HARD-SCATTERING AT LARGE AND SMALL x -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Large-x Resummations -- 3.Applications of Large-x Resummations.; 4.Loop Calculations in the Eikonal Approximation -- 5.Small-x Resummations -- 6.Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- SOLITONS AS BARYONS AND QUALITONS AS CONSTITUENT QUARKS IN TWO-DIMENSIONAL QCD -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.The GSG Model -- 3.Classical GSG as a Reduced Toda Model Coupled to Matter -- 4.Topological Charges, Baryons as Solitons and Confinement -- 5.Qualitons or Quark Solitons in Two-Dimensional QCD -- 6.Discussion -- Acknowledgements -- A.The Zero-Curvature Formulation of the ATM Model -- References -- INDEX.
• Sommario/riassunto: A quark is a type of elementary particle found in protons and neutrons and other subatomic particles. They are a major constituent of matter, along with leptons. This book provides leading edge research on this field from around the globe.