Dynamics of the $O\left(4\right)$ critical point in QCD: Critical pions and diffusion in model G

Journal Article · 26 March 2024 · Physical Review. D.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.109.054037 · OSTI ID:2329332

Florio, Adrien; Grossi, Eduardo; Teaney, Derek

We present a detailed study of the finite momentum dynamics of the $O\left(4\right)$ critical point of QCD, which lies in the dynamic universality class of “model G.” The critical scaling of the model is analyzed in multiple dynamical channels. For instance, the finite momentum analysis allows us to precisely extract the pion dispersion curve below the critical point. The pion velocity is in striking agreement with the predictions relation and static universality. The pion damping rate and velocity are both consistent with the dynamical critical exponent $\zeta =3/2$ of model G. Similarly, although the critical amplitude for the diffusion coefficient of the conserved $O\left(4\right)$ charges is small, it is clearly visible both in the restored phase and with finite explicit symmetry breaking, and its dynamical scaling is again consistent with $\zeta =3/2$ . We determine a new set of universal dynamical critical amplitude ratios relating the diffusion coefficient to a suitably defined order parameter relaxation time. We also show that in a finite volume simulation, the chiral condensate diffuses on the coset manifold in a manner consistent with dynamical scaling, and with a diffusion coefficient that is determined by the transport coefficients of hydrodynamic pions. Finally, the amplitude ratios (together with other nonuniversal amplitudes also reported here) compile all relevant information for further studies of model G both in and out of equilibrium. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Nuclear Physics (NP)
• Grant/Contract Number: SC0012704
• OSTI ID: 2329332
• Alternate ID(s): OSTI ID: 2370334
• Journal Information: Physical Review. D., Journal Name: Physical Review. D. Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 109; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 2470-0010
• Publisher: American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English