Turbulence-Like Proton Fluctuations: The Strongest Sign of the Nuclear Critical Point Physicists with the STAR Collaboration have reported their strongest evidence yet for a long-sought feature in nuclear physics – turbulence-like proton fluctuations. These fluctuations are emerging as the most robust indicator of the nuclear critical point, a significant milestone in the study of nuclear […]
Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider enters its final chapter: 25 years of groundbreaking discoveries
Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider Enters Its Final Chapter: 25 Years of Groundbreaking Discoveries After a quarter of a century of pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) is now entering its final year. This milestone marks the culmination of a remarkable journey filled with groundbreaking discoveries that have revolutionized our […]
Revolutionizing Nuclear Matter Research: Insights from RHIC and the New sPHENIX Detector
The scientific community is on the brink of new breakthroughs in the quest to understand the intricate nature of nuclear matter thanks to advancements in the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) and the introduction of the sPHENIX detector. With a concerted effort over more than two decades, this collective research endeavor is set to provide […]