Minicourse on the condensed matter theory of particle physics

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF UNESP DUE TO COVID-19.
THE NEW DATES FOR THIS MINICOURSE WILL BE POSTED LATER ON THIS WEBSITE.

A historical introduction will be presented on how statistical mechanics has been used to understand the production of particles in hadronic collisions where perturbation theory appears to fail. The Fermi and Landau models will be described and shown to lead to Hagedorn`s derivation of a limiting temperature where hadronic physics breaks down. Our modern understanding of deconfinement and quark gluon plasma will then be described, and there will be a discussion of the search for deconfined matter in heavy ion collisions.  The current status of our understanding and open problems will conclude this minicourse. There is neither registration fee nor registration form, and everybody is welcome to participate.

Lecturers:

• Michael Lisa (Ohio University)
• Giorgio Torrieri (UNICAMP, Brazil)

Program:

10h – 12h  – Giorgio Torrieri (UNICAMP)
14h – 16h – Giorgio Torrieri (UNICAMP)
16h – 16:30 – Coffee break
16:30-17:30 – Michael Lisa (Ohio University)

Organizer: Ana Mizher (IFT-UNESP, Brazil)

Poster

#1 Giorgio Torrieri (UNICAMP): To be announced

#2 Giorgio Torrieri (UNICAMP): To be announced

#3 Michael Lisa (Ohio University): To be announced

Hotel recommendation: http://www.ictp-saifr.org/hotel-recommendations-2. Participants and Speakers whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at The Universe Flat.

How to reach the Institute: The workshop will be held at ICTP South American Institute, located at IFT-UNESP, which is across the street from a major bus and subway terminal (Terminal Barra Funda). The address which is closer to the entrance of the IFT-UNESP building is R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 – Barra Funda, São Paulo. The easiest way to reach us is by subway or bus, please find instructions here.