Finite temperature QCD interfaces out of equilibrium

Michael C. Ogilvie

doi:10.1016/0920-5632(95)00306-T

Finite temperature QCD interfaces out of equilibrium

Michael C. Ogilvie

Department of Physics

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Abstract

The properties of interfaces in non-equilibrium situations are studied by constructing a density matrix with a space-dependent temperature. The temperature gradient gives rise to new terms in the equation for the order parameter. Surface terms induced in effective actions by abrupt temperature changes provide a natural theoretical framework for understanding the occurence of both continuous and discontinuous behavior in the order parameter. Monte Carlo simulation of pure QCD shows both kinds of interfacial behavior. Perturbation theory predicts a universal profile in the high temperature phase, which can be tested by Monte Carlo simulation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	541-543
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nuclear Physics B (Proceedings Supplements)
Volume	42
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0920-5632(95)00306-T
State	Published - Apr 1995

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