Abstract
To model the dynamics of the chiral order parameter in a far from equilibrium phase transition, we consider quenching in the O(4) linear sigma model. We argue, and present numerical evidence, that in the period immediately following the quench long wavelength modes of the pion field are amplified. This results in large regions of coherent pion oscillations, and could lead to dramatic phenomenological consequences in heavy ion collisions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 577-589 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics, Section B |
Volume | 404 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 6 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics