Polarization in relativistic heavy ion collisions: a theoretical perspective

We review the theoretical framework for the calculation of particle polarization in relativistic heavy ion collisions within the hydrodynamical model. The covariant decomposition of the mean spin vector is presented and open theoretical issues addressed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Becattini Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201817107001