Strange quark matter
We investigate the properties of multi-strange baryonic systems, comparing conventional many -- {Lambda} hypernuclei, where the strange quarks are localized in individual hyperons, to ``strangelets`` or chunks of strange matter, which involves delocalized quarks which roam in a single large bag. Mass formulae and strong/weak decay modes for such objects are discussed, as well as the prospects for producing multi-strange systems in relativistic heavy ion collisions. For production, we consider two extremes, one based on the coalescence model and another which assumes the formation of quark-gluon-plasma. We mention the experimental searches which are underway or planned, using heavy ion beams.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH00016
- OSTI ID:
- 10160751
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--47670; CONF-920637--1; ON: DE92016949
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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